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Police Officer

Columbus Police Dept

Agency City
Columbus
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The City of Columbus, population 5,500 is in Columbia County, close to Madison, Beaver Dam and Sun Prairie. Duties include uniformed patrol officer responsibilities. Responding to calls for service, investigations, traffic enforcement, and all other duties associated with a police officer position.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Those will full time sworn experience can start at a higher wage and additional time off at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Applications will be reviewed when received and the right candidate can be hired prior to deadline in the posting during a very abridged process.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$34.14
-
Salary Maximum
$41.28
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • 3 additional personal holidays
  • 1:1 assigned squads in the very near future, evolving to take home squads after probationary period.
Number of Paid Holidays
9

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • 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
    20
Other Qualifications
  • Must be currently certified as a law enforcement officer in the State of Wisconsin and in good standing with current agency.
  • If currently employed by a law enforcement agency must be in good standing.
  • Also accepting applicants who have been through a WI police academy.

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
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Residency within 30 mile radius of city within 18 months of employment
  • Complete and submit essay questions on DJLE330 application.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Karina Schlagel
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Generalist
Application Contact Agency
City of Columbus
Application Contact Address

105 N. Dickason Blvd
WI 53925
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 623-5900
Email
Application Contact Email
kschlagel@columbuswi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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