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Police Officer- Lateral

Milwaukee Police Dept

Agency City
Milwaukee
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Police Officers perform duties involved in the protection of life and property, including but not limited to: • Enforce criminal laws; identify, detain, and process wanted individuals. • Respond to calls for service. • Conduct investigations of suspicious persons or situations and preliminary investigations of major crimes and criminal activity. · Interview suspects and witnesses and prepare appropriate investigative reports. • Prepare and testify in court as to the facts surrounding any criminal, departmental, or civil action. • Patrol the City of Milwaukee in a police vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot as directed. • Communicate with mentally ill persons and contact or refer additional resources as appropriate.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Please see the agency application in order to see the full details and requirement of this position

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$35.18
-
Salary Maximum
$46.91
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
Other Benefits
  • 12 paid days off in lieu of holidays

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
  • Driver's license
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
Additional Education Information
60 college credits / Associate's degree within 5 years of working at a Wisconsin Law Enforcement agency

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
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
Jordan Hendry
Application Contact Title
HR Representative
Application Contact Agency
Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission
Application Contact Address

200 E Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(414) 708-0184
Email
Application Contact Email
jhendr@milwaukee.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
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