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Police Officer

Waterford Town Police Dept

Agency City
Waterford
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Perform all essential tasks of a Law Enforcement Officer, including but not limited to: Compliance with all policies and procedures of the department. Respond and follow through on citizen complaints. Patrol assignments. Enforcement of all applicable local/county ordinances, State Statutes and Federal laws through investigation and/or issue citation where applicable and/or make an arrest. Traffic control measures for accidents, events, obstacles, incidents, crime scenes, and other activities, as needed. Investigate incidents. Prepare written reports and record maintenance, including daily log entries, daily activity sheets, incident investigations, arrests, and other records. Participate in court case procedures. Other duties as assigned. Serve the Village and Town of Waterford with a focus on community-oriented policing.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

The Police Committee and the Chief may offer the lateral hire with prior law enforcement a wage, vacation, and sick time that may be comparable to the lateral hires previous law enforcement position.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$29.18
-
Salary Maximum
$40.17
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
11

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
  • 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

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Oral Interviews
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Tim O'Neill
Application Contact Title
Police Chief
Application Contact Agency
Waterford Police Department
Application Contact Address

415 N. Milwaukee
Waterford, WI 53185
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 534-2350
Email
Application Contact Email
toneill@waterfordpd.com
Website
Application Contact Website

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Application Deadline

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