Police Officer
Stoughton Police Dept
Agency City
Stoughton
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Looking for a Better Work-Life Balance? Would you like to work less than 40 hours a week and have every other weekend off? Our officers enjoy this flexible schedule—along with one of the best benefits packages in Dane County. The City of Stoughton is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions, and we are also building a future eligibility list.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Join a team that values your time, your well-being, and your service to the community! As a progressive agency, we are interested in individuals from all backgrounds. Stoughton is a rapidly growing suburb of Madison and Janesville, WI. As our city grows so does our Police Department. As a City of Stoughton Police Officer, you will have daily opportunities to serve and make a difference in people’s lives. Our officers protect and enhance the quality of life by providing fair, conscientious, and professional law enforcement services to our community. For full-time positions, the City is now offering a hiring bonus, and we also offer a generous lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training. Once you’re a member of our team, we have a variety of opportunities to join a specialty unit: Drone Pilot Unit, Honor Guard, Tactical Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Peer Support Unit, K9, and Bicycle Unit.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
We offer a generous lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Various employee paid options for vision
- ID Theft
- Aflac
- Longevity payment
- Paid days for funeral leave
- PLUS free membership to Anytime Fitness
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 Age21
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
207 S Forrest Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
United States