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Police Officer

Jefferson Police Dept

Agency City
Jefferson
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

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The Jefferson Police Department is seeking candidates to be part of a team who is passionate about serving the community. Our team is in the rebuilding stage looking for candidates to contribute to the future development of the department. The department will invest in specialized training for those that prove they are committed to the team and City of Jefferson.

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The Jefferson Police Department is seeking candidates to fill open positions or attend the academy in January. Pay is increasing January of 2026 to $32.54 starting and $38.23 top pay. Academy pay is tentatively set at $22.00 an hour while attending. For detailed information contact Captain Schmidt

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

No entrance testing or physical agility testing for lateral transfer candidates. Abbreviated field training program for qualified candidates. Pay rate, vacation, and sick time dependent on qualifications and prior years of service.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$31.59
-
Salary Maximum
$36.41
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Health Savings Account
Number of Paid Holidays
12

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 verbal and written communication skills
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • U.S. citizen
  • 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
  • Officers must reside within 30 miles of the city limits within 2yrs 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:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Austin J. Schmidt
Application Contact Title
Captain
Application Contact Agency
Jefferson Police Department
Application Contact Address

425 Collins Rd.
Jefferson, WI 53549
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 674-7707
Email
Application Contact Email
aschmidt@jeffersonpd.com
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume

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