Police Officer
Wisconsin Rapids Police Dept
Agency City
Wisconsin Rapids
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
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:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- 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:
- 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
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification by date of hire
Education Requirements:
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:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
444 West Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
United States