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Police Officer

Ladysmith Police Dept

Agency City
Ladysmith
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Ladysmith Police Officers Union is currently in negotiations for their 2026, 2027, and 2028 contact. Wage increases are unknown at this time.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Starting wage negotiable at time of hire. Come in with immediate vacation, holiday and sick leave. Must be an active certified officer in good standing.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$27.58
-
Salary Maximum
$31.69
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • City of Ladysmith has premium health insurance benefits.
Number of Paid Holidays
10

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
    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
Other Notes
  • 60 Mile Residency Requirement within 12 Months of Hire
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
Kevin Julien
Application Contact Agency
Ladysmith Police Department
Application Contact Address

311 E Miner Ave, Suite L150
Suite L150
Ladysmith, WI 54848
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 532-2186
Email
Application Contact Email
kj201@ruskcountywi.us

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Application Deadline

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