Police Officer
Jefferson Police Dept
Agency City
Jefferson
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Small town community policing without the big city problems. Officers join a close family of officers passionate about serving their community who are appreciated by the community. Many opportunities exist to interact with our citizens and visitors in the large number of parks and at many community events. Each officer is given the training necessary to provide confident and professional police services to the community and the opportunity to become an instructor and/or join specialized teams such as Mobile Field Force, Drone Airmen, Bike Patrol, UTV Patrol, School Resource Officer, Detective/Evidence Tech., Honor Guard and Community Service Officer.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The Jefferson Police Department is currently seeking motivated, self-starting, certified police officer candidates to fill Full Time Patrol Officer vacancies and join our small community family. We are also taking applications to sponsor those with a strong interest in becoming a police officer who still need to attend the 720 hour police academy. These positions will start at a part-time level to evolve into full time as staff shortages require it.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
No entrance test or physical agility testing and abbreviated field training for qualified candidates. Pay rate, vacation time, and sick time dependent on years of service and experience.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age21
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Written Exam
- Within 180 days of employment the employee must reside within 30 miles of the City of Jefferson.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
425 Collins Road
Jefferson, WI 53549
United States