Police Officer
Caledonia Police Dept
Agency City
Caledonia
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Caledonia Police Department is accepting applications to fill vacancies and establish an eligibility list. The Caledonia Police Department consists of 44 sworn officers and two civilian employees. All members of the Caledonia Police Department pride themselves on being dedicated law enforcement professionals. We have just moved into our new, state of the art public safety building. Come and be a member of a team that is strongly supported by our community!
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
• Patrol assignments, as directed;
• Enforcement of all applicable local/county ordinances, State Statutes and Federal laws through surveillance, investigation and/or arrest, as appropriate, including the issuance of tickets for violations;
• Compliance with all policies and procedures of the department;
• Respond and follow through on citizen complaints;
• Traffic control measures for accidents, events, obstacles, incidents, crime scenes, and other activities, as needed;
• Recognize, locate, obtain and secure evidence while preserving the chain of custody;
• Prepare written reports and record maintenance, including daily log entries, daily activity sheets, incident investigations, arrests, and other records;
• Participate in court case preparation, appearances and prosecution as required;
• Provide first aid, residential and/or business security checks, crisis assistance, and other safety or security activities, as needed;
• Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment, used in the performance of the position;
• Serve as a positive community resource by establishing and maintaining working relationships with residents, businesses and visitors;
• Provide public education information to residents, schools and groups, concerning public safety, as assigned;
• Other duties as assigned.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
The Village may hire external certified experienced applicants and set initial compensation and vacation accrual at a higher step than the lowest rate, but such amounts shall not exceed the applicant’s actual prior years of full-time law enforcement service or the existing schedule in the applicable current collective bargaining agreement.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- 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
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
- Must comply with residency requirement (within thirty [30] miles of Fire Station #10, (within the State of Wisconsin) within [18] months of hire date).
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
5045 Chester Lane
Caledonia , WI 53402
United States