Police Officer
Plover Police Dept
Agency City
Plover
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Police Officers are responsible for performing a wide range of law enforcement and public safety duties, including:
- Conducting routine patrol and responding to calls for service and emergency situations.
- Enforcing state criminal and traffic laws, as well as local ordinances.
- Conducting criminal and traffic investigations, interviewing involved parties, gathering evidence, and completing follow-up investigations.
- Preparing clear, accurate, and thorough reports and maintaining proper documentation of incidents, investigations, arrests, and other law enforcement activities.
- Protecting life and property, maintaining public peace, and taking appropriate enforcement action when necessary.
- Responding to and investigating traffic crashes and assisting with traffic control and roadway safety.
- Making arrests, issuing citations, and preparing cases for referral to prosecutors.
- Providing testimony in municipal, state, and other court proceedings as required.
- Using problem-solving techniques to identify and address public safety and quality-of-life concerns.
- Working collaboratively with community members, businesses, schools, and other agencies to address community needs and build positive relationships.
- Performing other law enforcement and public safety duties as assigned.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Must be eligible in 2027 for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- A Letter of Interest AND resume must be submitted through Indeed by 5:00 p.m. on September 25, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received, with the first round of interviews anticipated on or about September 16, 2026. Early applications encouraged.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
2420 Post Road
Plover, WI 54467
United States