Police Officer
Tomah Police Dept
Agency City
Tomah
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Agency City
Tomah
Agency State
Wisconsin
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Why Join Tomah PD? At the Tomah Police Department, our core values are Professionalism, Integrity, Service, and Character. We serve a supportive community with a team-first culture, where officers are trusted to bring their skills, perspectives, and leadership to the job. This position offers a stable, rewarding career with clear pay progression, strong benefits, and opportunities to develop in specialized assignments.
Reason for Announcement:
Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities
Provide professional service and assistance to the public Proactively enforce state laws and local ordinances Conduct investigations and apprehend violators Build positive community relationships through engagement and innovation Uphold accountability to self, department, community, and profession
Salary:
Salary Minimum
$69,539.00
Salary Maximum
$75,720.00
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications
Benefits:
Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
- Competitive Pay: 5-step scale, top pay in year five
- Flexible starting pay w/ Police Chief approval - Laterals
- $2,000 Employee Appreciation bonus (two-step payout)
- 12-hour schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
- Flexible Shift Bidding: Seniority considered in annual shift selection
- Vacation: Up to 240 hours annually at career peak
- Holidays: 9 paid holidays + 36 floating holiday hours each year
- Sick Leave: 8 hours/month, unlimited accrual; payout available at retirement
- Health Insurance: Zero-deductible plan with low employee premiums
- Overtime: Time-and-a-half with minimums for call-in and court
- Specialization Opportunities: Detective, K9, SWAT, field training, school resource, community services
- Fitness Incentive: $225 for passing annual standards test
- Fitness: On-duty opportunities w/ onsite fitness room
- Employee Assistance Program / Peer Support
- Retirement Payouts: Vacation and sick leave
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
- Previous experience
- 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
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
Other Notes
- We may consider sponsoring you to attend a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Academy. If sponsored, you will be a sworn member of the department, receiving 75% of the patrol officer starting wage during the academy, and will be provided transportation.
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
Rhonda Culpitt
Application Contact Title
Administrative Assistant
Application Contact Agency
Tomah Police Department
Application Contact Address
805 Superior Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
United States
Application Contact Phone
(608) 374-7400
Application Contact Fax
(608) 374-7413
Application Contact Email
rculpitt@tomahwi.gov
Application Contact Website
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Application Deadline
Submit:
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