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Police Officer

Milwaukee Police Dept

Agency City
Milwaukee
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

• Enforce criminal laws; identify, detain, and process wanted individuals.

• Respond to calls for service.

• Conduct investigations of suspicious persons or situations and preliminary investigations of major crimes and criminal activity.

• Interview suspects and witnesses, and prepare appropriate investigative reports.

• Prepare and testify in court as to the facts surrounding any criminal, departmental, or civil action.

• Patrol the City of Milwaukee in a police vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot as directed.

• Communicate with mentally ill persons and contact or refer additional resources as appropriate.

• Operate a police vehicle in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and in unsafe road conditions. (More found in the job posting)

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$63,564.75
-
Salary Maximum
$84,743.87
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
Other Benefits
  • 12 paid days off in lieu of Holidays

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
Additional Education Information
60 College Credits OR associate degree WITHIN 5 YEARS OF HIRE

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jordan Hendry
Application Contact Title
Human Resource Representative
Application Contact Agency
Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission
Application Contact Address

200 E Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(414) 708-0184
Email
Application Contact Email
Jhendr@milwaukee.gov
Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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Application Requirements
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