Police Officer
Fontana Police Dept
Agency City
Fontana
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Village of Fontana Police Department is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list to fill anticipated upcoming vacancies. Join a department that takes pride in professionalism, community engagement, and providing exceptional service to residents and visitors. Located along the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake, the Village of Fontana offers an outstanding environment in which to live, work, and serve. The Village is also in the process of constructing a new Public Safety Building, designed to provide a modern, professional, and supportive work environment for our officers. If you are looking for an opportunity to serve a close-knit community while building a rewarding career in law enforcement, we encourage you to apply.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
A Police Officer for the Village of Fontana is responsible for protecting life and property, maintaining public safety, enforcing laws and ordinances, and providing a professional service to the community. This consists of the following responsibilities:
-Patrol the Village and maintain a visible presence to promote public safety and deter crime.
-Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
-Enforce state laws, traffic laws, and Village ordinances.
-Investigate crimes, traffic crashes, disturbances, suspicious activity, and other incidents.
-Prepare accurate and timely police reports, citations, and other required documentation.
-Work cooperatively with other officers, Village departments, and outside law-enforcement and emergency-service agencies.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
The Village of Fontana's lateral transfer agreement provides eligible candidates with an hourly rate of pay and vacation benefits consistent with the rates and amounts established by the current union contract These amounts are based on the individual's prior years of law-enforcement service.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Hourly pay rate increase for officers who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher in a related law enforcement field.
- Hourly pay rate increase for officers who work a flex shift rotation.
- Law Enforcement academy sponsorship and hourly pay while attending.
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
- 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
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age21
- Applicant must have an associate's degree or a minimum of 60 college credits.
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
190 Fontana Blvd
P.O. Box 325
Fontana, WI 53125
United States
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