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Police Officer

Watertown Police Dept

Agency City
Watertown
,
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

All patrol duties for the City of Watertown.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

After your 1-year probationary period, your salary will adjust up to your applicable previous years of service as a LE officer.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$63,947.49
-
Salary Maximum
$84,546.06
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Extra $500/annually for bilingual officers
Number of Paid Holidays
12

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 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

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
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jon Caucutt
Application Contact Title
Captain
Application Contact Agency
Watertown Police Department
Application Contact Address

106 Jones St
Watertown, WI 53094
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 206-4238
Email
Application Contact Email
jcaucutt@watertownwi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application
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