Police Officer
Prescott Police Dept
Agency City
Prescott
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Come join the Prescott Police Department. We are looking to fill an open full-time position that includes competitive starting pay, time-off, and a great atmosphere. We are a city of approximately 4500 residents and enjoy thousands of visitors a year by boat, car, and motorcycle, due to our location at the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers and the Great River Road. There are abundant opportunities for shopping, camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Prescott is approximately 25 miles from the Twin Cities metro which opens up a vast variety of opportunities as well for those who enjoy the big city life. Come be a part of a great organization!
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
A chosen candidate will be responsible for serving the needs of the community through excellent community response. This includes: protecting and adhering to constitutional afforded rights of citizens; protecting life, property and freedom and preventing crime through community policing. Resolving issues in the community with patience and respect, and adhering to the mission and goals of the City of Prescott and the Prescott Police Department. A chosen candidate MUST display courage, respect, integrity and honor to work at the Prescott Police Department.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Individuals with prior proven law enforcement experience are encouraged to apply. Individuals with prior proven law enforcement experience may enter the pay and vacation scale at the rate equivalent to their years of service. These candidates must have 1+ years of service, and be leaving or have left their agency in good standing.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Earned Comp Time
- On site physical training equipment
- Peer Support Programs
- Vision Insurance
- Two 3-day weekends off a month (Fri-Sun)
- Straight shifts with shift bids every 6 months in April and October
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
- 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
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
1601 Pine St
Prescott, WI 54021
United States
Apply By:
Submit:
Related Job Postings
Recent Job Postings
Columbia County Sheriff's Office - Full-Time
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office - Part-Time