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Police Officer

Columbus Police Dept

Agency City
Columbus
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

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K9 Handler position. Four (4) years full time sworn experience required.,

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The City of Columbus is in Columbia County, with a population of 5,600 people. We are 20 minutes north of Madison. The department has 10 sworn staff, 2 civilians, and provides 24/7 police services. We are filling an existing vacancy with a K9 Handler. Fundraising efforts have begun. This position will have all the regular duties of a uniformed patrol officer as well as K9 Handler responsibilities. This includes selecting the dog, participating in fund raising efforts, care and maintenance, ongoing training/certifications, and community relations.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Salary and personal time off can be accelerated for prior years of service.

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 additonal persona days
  • 1:1 assigned squads. Take home program.
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
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    21
Other Qualifications
  • 4 years full time experience as a sworn police officer required.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Other Notes
  • Within 18 months must reside within 30 miles of City of Columbus city limits.
  • Submit DJLE330 AND essay questions.
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) 623-5925
Email
Application Contact Email
kschlagel@columbuswi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements

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