Police Officer
Germantown Police Dept
Agency City
Germantown
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Germantown Police Department is accepting applications for the position of police officer to fill vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. In addition, if you are currently a law enforcement officer and have two (2) years of continuous full-time experience, we do offer a lateral transfer process that foregoes the physical readiness screening and written testing. We are a rapidly growing department with room for movement within the department. We have a good working relationship with our surrounding agencies. We are looking to establish and eligibility list to fill 3 vacancies. Our officers work a 4-2 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts and have access to an onsite fitness room, with the ability to work out on duty during the last half-hour of a shift. Germantown is close to the metro Milwaukee area and is noted for it’s rural feel with easy access to restaurants and sporting events. The community is noted for its outstanding schools and commitment to public safety. The Village is proud of a very robust park system and a recently constructed pavilion where residents are able to enjoy live music throughout the summer.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Protect citizens by preventing crime, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic. Prevent crime by enforcing applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances; ability to perform preventative, protective and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notice of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activity; and detaining suspects. Apprehending suspects by responding to complaints and calls for service, observing violations, and making arrests. Conducting criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects. Testifying in court, fulfilling court orders by serving warrants and commitments. Maintaining safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, and investigating accidents. Assisting with medical assistance to victims, suspects or anyone in need of medical attention.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Qualified applicants with a minimum of two (2) years of continuous experience as a sworn officer will enjoy an accelerated process. Those qualified will forego the written and physical agility testing and participate in (2) interviews, (1) with the police department command staff and (1) with the Police and Fire Commission. Lateral Transfers can earn up to $96,755.52 per year, (2026), along with vacation accrual based on prior law enforcement experience.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Comp Time
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 Age19
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
- Lateral applicants will forego the written and physical readiness testing.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
N112 W16877 Mequon Rd
Germantown, WI 53022
United States