Police Officer
West Salem Police Dept
Agency City
West Salem
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Village of West Salem, Wisconsin (Pop. 5,400) is a growing community within the La Crosse / Onalaska Metropolitan area. Found between I-90 & Hwy 16, we are home to beautiful Lake Neshonoc, State and local bike trails, the La Crosse Fairgrounds, the La Crosse Speedway, our very own West Salem Panthers, and we’re only a short drive to anywhere you want to go! The Mississippi Valley and its beautiful bluff land is right outside our door. Our Police Department enjoys great support from our community, consists of 14 sworn officers who work 11-hour watches, covering the 24-hour clock, on the Pitman schedule. We offer competitive pay and benefits to include some of the best medical insurance coverage you’ll find anywhere. We look forward to seeing your application.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES This position performs tasks related to the protection of life and property, the preservation of public peace and order, and the enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws through proactive patrolling, response, investigation, traffic regulation, security checks and all other related work as required or assigned to support the delivery of police services to the citizens and visitors of West Salem, Wisconsin.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
The Village of West Salem understands the value of recruiting individuals with prior law enforcement experience and offers lateral transfer incentives. To qualify, you must be State Certified and have experience with another law enforcement agency. The Village may start the new employee at the step-in wage schedule commensurate with the employees determined years of relevant full-time law enforcement service deemed to be of benefit to the Village. The Employee will remain at that wage scale step until successfully completing their probationary period. During the employees’ probationary period, the new employee will accrue vacation at the equivalent of an employee at one (1) year of service vacation scale. The new employee will be vested as being employed at that level with the Village, except for seniority which will start on the first day of employment with the Village of West Salem.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- $750 Uniform Allowance
- $20 Single / $50 Family Health Care Premium
- $1,500 Single / $3000 Single +1 / $4,500 Family Deductible
- Health Reimbursement Account
- $2000 Allowance for Health Care Visits at Neighborhood Family Clinic
- Night Watch Differential Pay
- $4.00 per hour Pay for Field Training Officers
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 Age18
- Prior Wisconsin LE Experience Favored though not required
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Residency within 50 Miles of Village Center Required within 1st year of employment
Contact Information:
175 S. Leonard St.
West Salelm, WI 54669
United States