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Police Officer

Wisconsin Rapids Police Dept

Agency City
Wisconsin Rapids
,
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

Starting Pay:  $64,599.87

At 6 Months: $67,521.42

At 1 year: $70,442..99

At 18 months: $73,364.51

 

Recruit Patrol Officer Starting pay:  $54,909.89 (until after successful graduation from the law enforcement academy)

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

At the City’s sole discretion, the lateral entry officer may be eligible for a higher wage commensurate with the Officer’s prior full-time experience, not to exceed the current wage schedule, and the lateral entry officer may be eligible for vacation accrual commensurate up to the Officer’s prior full-time experience not to exceed the current vacation schedule. No other contractual benefits or privileges are extended to recognize prior service without agreement between the City and Association. Lateral entry officers shall be subject to the probationary period and seniority provisions as in the Labor Agreement.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$54,909.89
-
Salary Maximum
$73,364.51
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Kelly Time
  • Tuition Reimbursements
  • 12 Hour Work Schedule. 2 on - 2 off - 2 on -3 off
  • Night Pay
  • Overtime Pay
  • Court Time
  • Emergency Call In Pay
  • Able To Bank 200 Comp Hours
  • Physical Fitness Benefits
  • Industrial Physical Fitness
  • Annual Mental Wellness

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • 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
  • U.S. citizen
Other Qualifications
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification by date of hire

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Associate Degree in Police Science, or a college degree in a related field, or minimum of 60 credit hour of college level courses

Completion of Basic Police Recruit Training with Wisconsin Certification

***Those without Basic Police Recruit Training can apply under our Recruit Patrol Officer program.

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Police Science or Related Field

Notes:

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

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jill Kremer
Application Contact Title
HR Coordinator
Application Contact Agency
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Application Contact Address

444 West Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 421-8214
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(715) 421-8278
Email
Application Contact Email
JKremer@wirapids.org
Website
Application Contact Website

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application
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