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Police Officer

Sparta Police Dept

Agency City
Sparta
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Sparta is a busy, growing community located just off the Interstate. Our department is professional, motivated, and holds a strong family atmosphere among our officers. We have a new police department facility with the latest technology. We are focused on progressively training and developing our officers throughout their careers, and supporting them both personally and professionally. We are seeking highly-driven individuals to join our team. We have many opportunities for special assignments available, including bike patrol, K9 and decoys, honor guard, evidence technicians, instructors, and more.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

We offer a lateral transfer program that includes pay and vacation based on years of service. We also offer a hiring bonus of up to $10,000 based on qualifications for lateral transfers.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$30.12
-
Salary Maximum
$34.33
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • No residency requirement
  • 12 hour shifts with every-other Fri/Sat/Sun off
  • Specialty team assignments available
  • Offer lateral transfers in pay and vacation to experienced officers
  • New department building and technology, including a virtual reality simulator for training
  • Extra earning potential through overtime
  • Progressive training throughout career
  • Each officer has their own desk
  • On-duty workout time
  • Lateral transfer package, including up to $10,000 bonus
Number of Paid Holidays
11

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
  • Driver's license
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
Other Qualifications
  • Will consider sponsoring outstanding candidates for the Law Enforcement Academy

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
Other Notes
  • Submit answers to 3 questions on DJ-LE-330
  • Apply early - we reserve the right to conduct a hiring process at any time
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Emilee Nottestad
Application Contact Title
Chief of Police
Application Contact Agency
Sparta Police Department
Application Contact Address

711 Pine Street
Sparta Police Department
Sparta, WI 54656
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 269-3122
Email
Application Contact Email
enottestad@spartawisconsin.org
Website
Application Contact Website

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Application Deadline

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