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Police Officer

Milton Police Dept

Agency City
Milton
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

This is an entry-level sworn police position responsible for protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves patrolling assigned areas, responding to criminal, suspicious, traffic, and unusual and unusual situations as directed; investigating activities, gathering evidence, securing areas; protecting victims, the public, and property; apprehending violators, completing appropriate paperwork and other related duties as required. Police Officers are also required to perform first responder duties and provide basic emergency medical service.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Must be off probation and in good standing with your most recent or current law enforcement agency and have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience beyond Recruit Academy. Starting wage and top pay time frame are negotiable at time of hire. Start with immediate vacation, holiday time and sick bank. No written or physical agility testing for experienced lateral officers.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$27.93
-
Salary Maximum
$37.57
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
  • Three (3) floating holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $16,000)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • $250 quarterly HRA contribution
  • Deferred Compensation Programs
Number of Paid Holidays
10

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
    19

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
College credits may include the basic law enforcement recruit academy.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Other Notes
  • For those attending the recruit academy, pay is 80% of starting officer rate.
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
Brandon Sachse
Application Contact Title
Chief of Police
Application Contact Agency
Milton Police Department
Application Contact Address

690 S Janesville St
MILTON, WI 53563
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 868-6910 221
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(608) 868-6913
Email
Application Contact Email
bsachse@milton-wi.gov
Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
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