Police Officer
Stoughton Police Dept
Agency City
Stoughton
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
- Protect life and property through enforcement of Statutes and ordinances, investigating incidents and complaints, and monitoring traffic for the City of Stoughton. - Patrols City for illegal and dangerous activity. - Monitors traffic and issues traffic code violation citations. - Directs vehicular traffic and pedestrians. - Responds to traffic collisions, rollovers and reported hazards. - Gathers information from participants and witnesses at scene regarding incidents. Clears road hazards. Assists emergency medical and rescue personnel at traffic collisions with injured and extrications. - Responds to citizen complaints. Evaluates situations and gathers information from participants and witnesses. Detains and/or arrests suspects/participants and transports to appropriate agency. Provides aid to injured persons as appropriate and within capabilities - Prepares incident and accident reports. - Assists in traffic collision and criminal investigations. Gathers evidence and interviews witnesses and suspects. Participates in search and surveillance activities. - Testifies in court as required. - Logs patrol activity. - Maintains knowledge of current police policy and procedures, traffic and criminal ordinances, State and Federal laws. - Participates in on-going professional training and development. - Maintains communication with general regarding public safety issues. May make public presentations to community groups and students regarding crime prevention and police activities. - Serves warrants, summons, subpoena, court orders and other legal documents to City citizens. - Transports subjects to other jurisdictions. - Assists County, State and Federal emergency agency personnel as requested and needed. - Performs animal control tasks. - Responds to fire calls and provides traffic control assistance as needed. - Monitors squad car maintenance and reports need for repairs. - Assists motorists with locked vehicles and persons locked from buildings. Directs lost motorists. - Responds to utility and other emergencies such as gas leaks, chemical spills, road hazards, etc. - Assists with Salvation Army vouchers. - Cleans vehicles.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
We offer a generous lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Various employee paid options for vision
- ID Theft, Aflac, etc.
- Longevity payment
- Paid days for funeral leave
- PLUS free membership to Anytime Fitness
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
- 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
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
207 S Forrest Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
United States