Police Officer
Columbus Police Dept
Agency City
Columbus
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Agency City
Columbus
Agency State
Wisconsin
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We have 2 vacancies. Seeking applications from those who have NOT been through a Wisconsin police academy. as well as those who have. The department would sponsor those who have not been through a Wisconsin police academy that will begin in early January 2027.
Reason for Announcement:
Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities
Uniformed patrol officer. Respond to calls for service, investigations, traffic enforcement, report writing, community relations, and all other duties commonly associated with a police officer position.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Those with full time experience can be hired at a higher wage and more time off, subject to approval of the Chief of Police.
Salary:
Salary Minimum
$34.19
Salary Maximum
$41.28
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Benefits:
Benefits
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
- 3 additional personal holidays.
- Assigned individual squads: No sharing.
- Eligible for take home squad after completion of probation.
Number of Paid Holidays
8
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 Age20
Education Requirements:
Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Notes:
Notes
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
Other Notes
- Residency within 30 mile radius of city within 18 months of employment
- Complete and submit essay questions on DJLE330.
- The City of Columbus, population 5,600 is located in Columbia County, 20 minutes north of Madison.
- The city has purchased land and we are in the beginning stages of planning a new public safety building.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Contact Information:
Application Contact Name
Karina Schlagel
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Generalist
Application Contact Agency
City of Columbus
Application Contact Address
105 N. Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
United States
Application Contact Phone
(920) 623-5900
Application Contact Email
kschlagel@columbuswi.gov
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