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Police Officer

Grafton Police Dept

Agency City
Grafton
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

1. Complies with all Village policies and procedures, including those defined in the Village of Grafton Employee Handbook

2. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in Village and department attendance policies and procedures.

3. Provides a variety of law enforcement services including patrolling streets and other public places on an assigned shift.

4. Performs activities associated with investigations and crime prevention; writes detailed police reports; collects physical evidence. Assists with filing cases; testifies in court.

5. Provides information, assistance or directions to the public; emphasizes community policing through public meetings and speaking directly with citizens; performs a variety of public relations and public education duties.

6. Intervenes in disputes, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, issues citations, identifies witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations, and re-establishes law and order at the scene. Interviews and/or counsels involved parties such as witnesses, suspects, students, and parents. Prepares documentation of activities performed and information gathered. Follows up on cases. Protects and preserves crime scenes.

7. Respond to calls for assistance, including assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, thefts, traffic accidents and traffic control, and other criminal or civil complaints; transport prisoners to detention facilities as necessary.

8. Interacts with other jurisdictions, law enforcement agencies, and courts of law.

9. Researches and completes special projects like policy and village ordinance development.

10. Works a varying schedule and/or shift.

11. May photograph and/or sketch crime scenes and accidents.

12. May be assigned to serve in the public schools as a School Resource Officer, as a member of the Special Response Team (SRT), motorcycle officer, K-9 officer, and/or Crisis Negotiation Team. May serve as a field training officer, acting field supervisor, police training instructor, department recruiter, or peer support team member.

13. May be required to work overtime.

14. Performs work requiring specified respiratory equipment that guards against exposure to airborne hazards.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Lateral consideration will be given to those who are currently serving as police officers and who have more than two years of experience. Applicants with 2 - 4.99 years of experience may be eligible to start at PO 2 ($79,526.90). Applicants with five or more years of experience may be eligible to begin at PO 3 ($84,376.10)

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$72,738.02
-
Salary Maximum
$96,984.02
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
You do not need to have 60 college credits at the time of appointment but, you must complete 60 college credits within (5) years of your appointment date.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Must reside within 25 miles of the Village within 12 months of appointment
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
Karin Nohelty
Application Contact Title
Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police
Application Contact Agency
Grafton Police Department
Application Contact Address

1981 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 375-5320
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(262) 375-5338
Email
Application Contact Email
Knohelty@villageofgraftonwi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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