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Police Officer

Shorewood Hills Police Dept

Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

This is a sworn patrol officer position and will be assigned to either the 3pm - 11pm or 11pm to 7am shift, with potential for assignment to other shifts dependent on department need. Personnel in this assignment are responsible for providing a variety of patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities in the interest of maintaining law and order, suppressing crime, and protecting life and property. The work involves the following types of activities: arrest and detention; search and seizure; criminal investigation; evidence collection; patrol operations; traffic and OMVWI enforcement; traffic accident investigation; use of firearms and weapons; first aid/first responder situations; conflict mediation/civil disorder situations; crime prevention and community relations; and court functions. The SHPD works with a focus on community policing.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Experienced officers may be eligible for advanced placement on pay, sick leave, and vacation grids. Field training programs are personalized to the applicant's needs.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$28.19
-
Salary Maximum
$35.36
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
11

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
  • U.S. citizen
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
Other Notes
  • Applicants must have completed a WI law enforcement academy or equivalent and be eligible for WI LESB certification or reciprocity.
  • This recruitment will remain open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jaime Weitzel
Application Contact Title
Lieutenant
Application Contact Agency
Shorewood Hills Police Department
Application Contact Address

810 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 267-1110
Email
Application Contact Email
jweitzel@shorewood-hills.org
Website
Application Contact Website

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Application Deadline

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