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Police Officer

Columbus Police Dept

Agency City
Columbus
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Filling 2 vacancies. Lateral entry and/or will put through the academy. Duties include uniformed patrol responsibilities, including responding to calls for service, criminal investigations, ordinance violations, traffic enforcement and accident investigations.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Those with FULL TIME sworn experience will start on the pay scale commensurate with experience. Lateral entry applicants may be hired thru an accelerated and abridged process.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$28.02
-
Salary Maximum
$36.28
per
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
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
  • 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 Age
    20

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
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
Stephanie Masche
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Administrator
Application Contact Agency
City of Columbus
Application Contact Address

105 N. Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 623-5900
Email
Application Contact Email
smasche@columbuswi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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