Police Officer
De Forest Police Dept
Agency City
De Forest
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Lateral Transfer Opportunity- The DeForest Police Department is seeking individuals currently employed as law enforcement officers or military police officers to join our team as part of our lateral transfer program. Lateral transfer candidates (full time police officers or military police officers) may be eligible to enter the department at pay rates and vacation time consistent with their years of full-time experience.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The DeForest Police Department is seeking lateral transfer police officer applicants to work in a fast-growing community with opportunities for growth within the department. We are looking for motivated, hard-working, and dedicated professionals who believe in community policing and enjoy working in a team environment. The department has specialized positions including K9 Handler, Instructor, Drone Pilot, Recruiter, Search Warrant Team, School Resource Officer, and Detective. The starting full-time hourly wage is $35.25 to $45.17 dependent on experience, qualifications, and education under the 2025-2026 contract. Additional educational incentives for 90 college credits and a BA/BS degree available upon hire, including a starting wage of $40.31 for those with a BA/BS degree and one year of experience. Patrol officers work 10-hour shifts (4 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off, 2 on 1 off) for a total of 1,976 working hours a year (76 hours every two weeks). This schedule allows for every other weekend off (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Shifts are picked yearly by seniority.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Are you currently employed as a law enforcement or military police officer? Are you looking for a change, more pay, or to move closer to home? Are you interested in every other weekend off? Then apply today! Lateral Transfer Candidates do not have to take our written test. The process begins with oral interviews. It is anticipated that a selected lateral transfer candidate will begin employment in October/November.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Triple Pay on Holidays Worked
- 80 to 240 vacation hours during first year dependent on experience
- Funeral Leave
- Compensatory Time
- Optional FSA Plan
- Vision
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
- Previous experience
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
110 S Stevenson Street
DeForest, WI 53532
United States