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Police Officer

Stoughton Police Dept

Agency City
Stoughton
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time
Part-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Join a team that values your time, your well-being, and your service to the community! As a progressive agency, we are interested in individuals from all backgrounds. Stoughton is a rapidly growing suburb of Madison and Janesville, WI. As our city grows so does our Police Department. As a City of Stoughton Police Officer, you will have daily opportunities to serve and make a difference in people’s lives. Our officers protect and enhance the quality of life by providing fair, conscientious, and professional law enforcement services to our community. For full-time positions, the City is now offering a hiring bonus, and we also offer a generous lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training. Once you’re a member of our team, we have a variety of opportunities to join a specialty unit: Drone Pilot Unit, Honor Guard, Tactical Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Peer Support Unit, K9, and Bicycle Unit.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

We offer a generous lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$35.48
-
Salary Maximum
$41.45
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
  • Various employee paid options for vision
  • ID Theft
  • Aflac
  • Longevity payment
  • Paid days for funeral leave
  • PLUS free membership to Anytime Fitness
Number of Paid Holidays
9

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
  • Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

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
  • 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
Gini Skarda
Application Contact Title
Human Resources & Risk Management Generalist
Application Contact Agency
City of Stoughton
Application Contact Address

207 S Forrest Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 646-0273
Email
Application Contact Email
GSkarda@cityofstoughton.com
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application
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