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Police Officer

Dodgeville Police Dept

Agency City
Dodgeville
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work consisting of preventative patrol, community policing activities, criminal investigations, car crash investigations, enforcement of State Statutes, enforcement of Municipal Ordinances, first responder responsibilities, traffic control activities, provides emergency response to citizen requests, and performs all other police functions within the City of Dodgeville

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

The following benefits are commensurate with the employee’s total full-time law enforcement employment. 1) Job rate wages 2) Vacation time 3) Accumulated sick leave * Sign-on Bonus--$2,500 upon starting and $5,000 on your three-year anniversary date. This is offered to current Law Enforcement Officers with at least three years of patrol or equivalent experience

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$35.90
-
Salary Maximum
$38.04
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • 2027 Wages increase to $37.33/$39.57 HR
  • $1.00 Hourly Shift Differential from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • $800 Uniform Allowance (Year 1) $600 in subsequent years.
  • $500 Annual Vision Reimbursement (Includes Sunglasses!)
  • $300 Annual Fitness Membership Reimbursement
  • Annual paid wellness visit -with the remainder of the day off
  • All 13 Holidays are able to be used as time off throughout the year
  • Longevity pay of ($30.00) for each year of service; after 5 years ($40.00) for each year of service; after 10 years ($50.00) for each year of service; after 15 years ($60.00) for each year of service; and after 20 years ($70.00) for each year of service
Number of Paid Holidays
13

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
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
Additional Education Information
* An Associate's Degree, OR a Bachelor's Degree in any field, OR at LEAST 60 earned credits from a two or four-year college institution is desired; however, candidates may be eligible for an educational waiver.

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Written Exam
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Brandon Wilhelm
Application Contact Title
Chief of Police
Application Contact Agency
Dodgeville Police Dept.
Application Contact Address

111 W. Merrimac St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533-1445
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 935-5950 359
Email
Application Contact Email
policechief@dodgevillewi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

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