Police Officer
West Salem Police Dept
Agency City
West Salem
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The West Salem Police Department is accepting applications to fill a current vacancy for Full-Time Police Officer. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm on December 2, 2024. Responsibilities of this position include the enforcement of laws, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property, and working as a part of the community to address community concerns. The West Salem Police Department serves a growing community of approximately 5,500 residents within the LaCrosse/Onalaska metropolitan area.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The West Salem Police Department is accepting applications to fill a current vacancy for Full-Time Police Officer. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm on December 2, 2024. Responsibilities of this position include the enforcement of laws, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property, and working as a part of the community to address community concerns. The West Salem Police Department serves a growing community of approximately 5,500 residents within the LaCrosse/Onalaska metropolitan area. +
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
The Village may start an experienced Police Officer at the step in the wage schedule commensurate with the employee’s determined years of relevant full-time law enforcement service deemed to be of benefit. 2025 Step in Wage Schedule: No Prior Experience = $26.27hr 2-3 Years Experience = $29.42hr 3-4 Years Experience = $32.31hr 5 + Years Experience = $34.67hr 2025 Vacation Schedule: No Prior Experience = 48 hours PTO 2 years' Experience = 96 hours PTO 6 years' Experience = 144 hours PTO New lateral employees with 6 + years of prior experience deemed of benefit will be vested, upon completion of their first year, at no more than 6 years of service with the Village in regard to pay and paid time off. Seniority will start on the first day of employment with the Village of West Salem.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Patrol Division works a Pittman Schedule allowing every other weekend off.
- Health Insurance Premium= $25.00 Single / $50.00 Family
- $500 Health Insurance Deductible after HSA applied
- Officer Wellness Program
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
- Residency Required within 25 miles of the intersection of Leonard @ Garland within 1 year of employment.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
175 S. Leonard St.
West Salem, WI 54669
United States
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