Police Officer
Mc Farland Police Dept
Agency City
Mc Farland
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Village of McFarland is located just southeast of Madison with a population of approximately 9800 people. The Police Department has 18 sworn officers and two civilian staff members. The Police Departments prides itself on being community oriented and works closely with the school district, senior outreach, and community outreach through the many community programs we sponsor or participate in. We also stress continuous training and work with officers to identify and achieve their professional goals.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
***Lateral Transfer Only Recruitment*** The Village of McFarland is currently accepting applications for a current vacancy and to also establish an eligibility list for future planned vacancies. The Police Officer position is responsible for answering calls for service, traffic enforcement, addressing criminal behavior and quality of life issues, and proactive patrol in the Village. We are a community driven department that emphasizes officers engaging and participating in Community Outreach Programs. Specialty assignments include SRO, CRO, K9 Unit, Peer Support, Training Instructors, and Drone Team.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
This opportunity is available to any officer, currently employed in a Law Enforcement Agency, and in good standing with that agency. The later transfer program will, at the discretion of the Village, offer higher starting wage and vacation benefits along with the award of up to 400 hours of sick time match from your current agency. With a minimum of three years of experience, officers will be eligible for the educational incentive program. This is an expedited hiring process that will move quickly as applications are received. We will not wait until the closing date to screen applications and will process as they are received.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- 2 Paid Floating Holidays
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
- 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:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
6001 Broadhead Street
McFarland, WI 53558
United States