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Police Officer

Chippewa County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Chippewa Falls
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Chippewa County is accepting applications for Patrol Officer positions within the Sheriff’s Department. The job duties of a Patrol Officer include but are not limited to act as the official representative of the office of the Sheriff and accomplish the goals of the patrol division by detecting and preventing potential criminal activity through residential/business and building patrols; enforcing traffic laws for the purpose of reducing property damage, personal injury or death resulting from traffic crashes and by using good relations with the public, promote community, government and police partnerships to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and other community issues.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$32.53
-
Salary Maximum
$37.68
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Medical Flex Spending
  • Dependent Care Flex Spending
  • Vision Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Funeral Leave
  • Near-Site Clinic -- ReforMedicine
  • Musculoskeletal Partner -- Doctors of Physical Therapy
  • Care Navigation -- SolarteHealth, Amplify
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 felony convictions
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Law Enforcement Standards Board Certified or possesses an equivalent out of state certification at time of hire required
-OR-
• Sponsored by Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department and shall enroll in the next available Law Enforcement Standards Board class required.
• Must possess 30 (thirty) college credits from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education upon hire unless employed in Law Enforcement prior 1993.
• Must possess 60 (sixty) college credits within 5 (five) years of hire from an accredited college as defined by the U.S. Department of Education unless employed in Law Enforcement prior to 1993.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
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
Kristy Ketterhagen
Application Contact Title
HR Generalist
Application Contact Agency
Chippewa County
Application Contact Address

WI
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
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