Police Officer
Waunakee Police Dept
Agency City
Waunakee
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Community policing, traffic enforcement, respond to calls for service, investigate traffic crashes, conduct investigations, enforce federal, state, and local laws, prepare written reports, forms, and other documents as required, and testify in criminal and municipal court proceedings. Additional opportunities arise such as drone team, K9 team, recruiting team, school resource officer, instructor, promotions, etc.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
We encourage experienced officers to apply! Newly hired officers can be hired at a higher rate of pay and greater amount of vacation than that of an officer with no previous experience. At a minimum all new officers will receive 120 hours of vacation annually. Officers also work 11-hour shifts on a 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off rotation. This results in having every other 3-day weekend off and working approximately 61 less days annually when compared to the traditional 6/3 schedule many agencies utilize!
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- At a minimum, all new officers will receive 120 hours of vacation annually. Officers also work 11-hour shifts on a 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off rotation. This results in having every other 3-day weekend off.
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
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age21
- We anticipate conducting first round interviews the week of September 29th for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Please complete questions A, B, and C from section 6 of the DJ-LE-330.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
205 N. Klein Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
United States