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Police Officer

Columbus Police Dept

Agency City
Columbus
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

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Hiring lateral entry or candidates for August academy. Accelerated hire possible before application deadline for the right candidate. Posting will be removed when vacancy filled.

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The City of Columbus is a growing community of 5,600 people in southeastern Columbia County, between Sun Prairie and Madison. This position is for a uniformed patrol officer. Duties include those of a patrol officer, including but not limited to proactive patrol, responding to calls for service, investigations, traffic enforcement report writing, community relations, and other duties as assigned.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Those with FULL TIME prior sworn experience can be started at a higher wage and vacation time upon approval of the Chief of Police.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$34.14
-
Salary Maximum
$41.28
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • 3 additional personal holidays
  • Assigned 1:1 squads, no sharing. Potential to take home if certain criteria are met.
Number of Paid Holidays
9

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
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    20

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Will consider reasonably less than 60 credits with understanding of 5 year timeline to earn them.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • Residency within 30 mile radius of city within 18 months of employment
  • Complete and submit essay questions on DJLE330.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Karina Schlagel
Application Contact Title
Human Resources Generalist
Application Contact Agency
City of Columbus
Application Contact Address

105 N. Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 623-5900
Email
Application Contact Email
kschlagel@columbuswi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements

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