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Police Officer

Waunakee Police Dept

Agency City
Waunakee
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position 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:

Salary Minimum
$36.80
-
Salary Maximum
$43.65
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
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
  • 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.
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
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21
Other Qualifications
  • We anticipate conducting first round interviews the week of September 29th for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Per current contract officers receive 6% on top of their base salary for an Associate's Degree or 66 credits, and 8% on top of their base salary for a Bachelor's Degree. This begins immediately upon the start of employment!

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Please complete questions A, B, and C from section 6 of the DJ-LE-330.
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
Matt Plendl
Application Contact Title
Lieutenant
Application Contact Agency
Waunakee Police Department
Application Contact Address

205 N. Klein Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 849-4523
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(608) 849-4525
Email
Application Contact Email
mplendl@waunakeepd.org

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
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