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Police Officer

Waunakee Police Dept

Agency City
Waunakee
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Conduct patrol duties, respond to calls for service, assist the public, enforce traffic laws, investigate traffic crashes, conduct investigations, enforce federal, state, and local laws, prepare written reports, forms, and other documents as required, and testify in criminal and municipal court proceedings.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

We encourage experienced officers to apply. Newly hired officers with experience can be hired at a higher rate of pay and greater amount of vacation time than that of an officer with no previous experience. At a minimum, all new officers will receive 120 hours of vacation annually. Officers work 11-hour shifts on a 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off rotation. This results in having every other 3-day weekend off.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$36.80
-
Salary Maximum
$43.65
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Officers work 11-hour shifts on a 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off rotation. Having every other 3-day weekend off.
Number of Paid Holidays
12

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
  • 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 Age
    21

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Please complete questions A, B, and C from section 6 of the DJ-LE-330.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Matt Plendl
Application Contact Title
Lieutenant
Application Contact Agency
Waunakee Police Department
Application Contact Address

205 N. Klein Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 849-4523
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(608) 849-4525
Email
Application Contact Email
mplendl@waunakeepd.org

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application

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