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Police Officer

West Salem Police Dept

Agency City
West Salem
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The West Salem Police Department is accepting applications to fill a current vacancy for Full-Time Police Officer. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm on December 2, 2024. Responsibilities of this position include the enforcement of laws, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property, and working as a part of the community to address community concerns. The West Salem Police Department serves a growing community of approximately 5,500 residents within the LaCrosse/Onalaska metropolitan area. +

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

The Village may start an experienced Police Officer at the step in the wage schedule commensurate with the employee’s determined years of relevant full-time law enforcement service deemed to be of benefit. 2025 Step in Wage Schedule: No Prior Experience = $26.27hr 2-3 Years Experience = $29.42hr 3-4 Years Experience = $32.31hr 5 + Years Experience = $34.67hr 2025 Vacation Schedule: No Prior Experience = 48 hours PTO 2 years' Experience = 96 hours PTO 6 years' Experience = 144 hours PTO New lateral employees with 6 + years of prior experience deemed of benefit will be vested, upon completion of their first year, at no more than 6 years of service with the Village in regard to pay and paid time off. Seniority will start on the first day of employment with the Village of West Salem.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$26.27
-
Salary Maximum
$35.36
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Patrol Division works a Pittman Schedule allowing every other weekend off.
  • Health Insurance Premium= $25.00 Single / $50.00 Family
  • $500 Health Insurance Deductible after HSA applied
  • Officer Wellness Program
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
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21

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
Other Notes
  • Residency Required within 25 miles of the intersection of Leonard @ Garland within 1 year of employment.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Timothy O'Neill
Application Contact Title
Deputy Chief
Application Contact Agency
West Salem Police Department
Application Contact Address

175 S. Leonard St.
West Salem, WI 54669
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
Email
Application Contact Email
toneill@westsalemwi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application
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