Police Officer
Sparta Police Dept
Agency City
Sparta
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Consider joining a highly-active, professional team. We offer a lateral hiring scale package of pay and vacation, along with a lateral hiring bonus of $2,000-$10,000 based on qualifications. Our department has numerous opportunities for special assignments, progressive training, and advancement. We will consider sponsoring an outstanding candidate for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Academy. Apply early as we reserve the right to run a hiring process at any time.
Reason for Announcement:
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:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- 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
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
- Will consider sponsoring outstanding candidates for the Law Enforcement Academy
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Submit answers to 3 questions on DJ-LE-330
- Apply early - we reserve the right to conduct a hiring process at any time
Contact Information:
711 Pine Street
Sparta Police Department
Sparta, WI 54656
United States