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Lieutenant

Columbus Police Dept

Agency City
Columbus
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

This position is for a salaried, uniformed, Lieutenant, assigned to patrol. This position serves as the 3rd in command of a 10 officer department, working closely with and reporting to the Chief of Police. This position will serve as the supervisor of an assigned shift, and includes patrol responsibilities. The Lieutenant works closely with patrol officers, mentoring and supervising them. The Lieutenant will have varied collateral duties assigned by the Chief of Police.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$80,724.00
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • 3 additional personal floating holidays
Number of Paid Holidays
9

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
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
Other Qualifications
  • Currently certified as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Wisconsin and in good standing with current agency.
  • 5 years full time sworn law enforcement experience required.
  • Instructor level certification in law enforcement disciplines desirable.
  • Experience as an FTO (field training officer) and/or FTO Supervisor desirable.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Other Notes
  • Residency within 30 mile radius of city within 6 months of completion of the probationary period.
  • Complete and submit essay questions on DJLE330
  • Submit copy of Acadis training history with application.
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
Stephanie Masche
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Administrator
Application Contact Agency
City of Columbus
Application Contact Address

105 N Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 623-5900
Email
Application Contact Email
smasche@columbuswi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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