Police Officer
Portage Police Dept
Agency City
Portage
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Portage Police Department is hiring! Laterals, No Experience, We will sponsor qualified candidates in the academy. 12 hour shifts. The Portage Police Department is one of the oldest in the State of Wisconsin. Portage has a long rich history tied to the Wisconsin and Fox Rivers as a strategic spot for trading and transportation. Today the rivers, Silver Lake, and surrounding area provide many recreational opportunities. The City is still a transportation cross road with many state highways passing right through the city, the interstates just outside, and an Amtrak stop. To care for and protect our beautiful city we have a team of 24 sworn officers, two administrative assistants and one community service officer. A significant link in our team are 4 patrol sergeants who provide guidance, direction and leadership 24 hours a day. The City and the Portage area School District recognize how valuable our youth are and have partnered together to provide a School Resource Officer and a DARE instructor. Protecting the City we also have 3 officers trained as Drug Recognition Experts. The community has made a huge investment in providing us the priceless resource of two K9 teams. If you are looking for a team with a passion to work together in providing exceptional law enforcement services look no further than applying at City of Portage.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Able to face challenges, work independently, and in a team environment, general police functions including patrol, criminal law enforcement, traffic code enforcement, ordinance enforcement, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property and working with the community to address community problems.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Lateral Transfer candidates are sworn officers who are currently employed full-time within another agency. The Chief has authority and discretion, based on prior years' experience, education, and additional skills to determine, singly or in combination the rate of pay, vacation eligibility and/or sick leave accrual that may be granted to such qualified candidates upon hire.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Will sponsor qualified candidates to attend Basic Law Enforcement Academy
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 Age18
- 60 college credits
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Provide answers to the three questions in section 6 of the DJ-LE-330
- Interviews starting week of July 29th, 2026
- The City of Portage does require residency within a 40 minute response time to City Hall within 60 days after completion of probation.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
117 West Pleasant Street
Portage, WI 53901
United States