Police Officer
Grafton Police Dept
Agency City
Grafton
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
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:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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 Age18
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Must reside within 25 miles of the Village within 12 months of appointment
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
1981 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
United States