Police Officer
Plover Police Dept
Agency City
Plover
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Agency City
Plover
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a Police Officer. This is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.
You will perform general police functions including patrol, criminal law enforcement, traffic code enforcement, ordinance enforcement, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property, problem-solving, and working with the community to address community needs.
- Conducting routine patrol and responding to calls for service and emergency situations.
- Enforcing state criminal and traffic laws, as well as local ordinances.
- Conducting criminal and traffic investigations, interviewing involved parties, gathering evidence, and completing follow-up investigations.
- Preparing clear, accurate, and thorough reports and maintaining proper documentation of incidents, investigations, arrests, and other law enforcement activities.
- Protecting life and property, maintaining public peace, and taking appropriate enforcement action when necessary.
- Responding to and investigating traffic crashes and assisting with traffic control and roadway safety.
- Making arrests, issuing citations, and preparing cases for referral to prosecutors.
- Providing testimony in municipal, state, and other court proceedings as required.
- Using problem-solving techniques to identify and address public safety and quality-of-life concerns.
- Working collaboratively with community members, businesses, schools, and other agencies to address community needs and build positive relationships.
- Performing other law enforcement and public safety duties as assigned.
- 2-2-3 rotation, 12 hour shifts resulting in every other Friday-Sunday Off.
Salary:
Salary Minimum
$32.30
Salary Maximum
$40.38
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Benefits:
Benefits
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
- Uniforms paid 100% by agency
- Ability to reach top hourly wage after 2 years or less.
Number of Paid Holidays
9
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
Other Qualifications
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Must be eligible in 2027 for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
Education Requirements:
Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Must be eligible for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) in 2027 through completion of a Wisconsin law enforcement recruit academy, current enrollment or formal acceptance into an academy, or eligibility for LESB reciprocity.
Notes:
Notes
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
Other Notes
- A Letter of Interest AND resume must be submitted through Indeed by 5:00 p.m. on September 25, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received, with the first round of interviews anticipated on or about September 16, 2026. Early applications encouraged.
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
How to Apply:
Link to Application
Click Here to Apply
Contact Information:
Application Contact Name
Sharalee Simkins
Application Contact Title
Office Manager
Application Contact Agency
Plover Police Department
Application Contact Address
2420 Post Road
Plover, WI 54467
United States
Application Contact Phone
(715) 345-5255 194
Application Contact Fax
(715) 345-5271
Application Contact Website
Apply By:
Application Deadline
Submit:
Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application