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Police Officer

Fitchburg Police Dept

Agency City
Fitchburg
,
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

New officers will have the ability to participate in all aspects of police work, from community engagement and problem-solving, to criminal investigations and traffic enforcement. With an authorized sworn-staff strength of 55 officers, our department allows new officers to develop, and experienced officers to grow further, in a more connected work environment. Following completion of a probationary period, new officers become eligible to apply for specialized-positions including: K9 Handler, Evidence Technician, Honor Guard, Motorcycle Officer, S.E.T While new Officers attend the Police Academy, the hourly base rate of pay is $27.04. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, new Officers will move to $36.80 per hour and receive their first pay increase after one year. Please view the full union contract to view the salary schedule.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Lateral hires, (Officers hired with prior law enforcement experience), may begin at the up to 10 year step ($46.03 per hour) and will receive higher PTO accrual and up to 100 sick time hours credited to their sick leave bank.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$36.80
-
Salary Maximum
$46.03
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Bilingual Incentive
Number of Paid Holidays
14

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 verbal and written communication skills
  • No felony convictions
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
Additional Education Information
60 college credits / Associate's degree within five years of hire

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Credit Check
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Sarah Olson
Application Contact Title
Hr Director
Application Contact Agency
City of Fitchburg
Application Contact Address

5520 Lacy Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 270-4211
Website
Application Contact Website

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application

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