Community-Driven Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Mc Farland Police Dept; McFarland (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Deferred Compensation

Dental

Education Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Number of Paid Holidays: 11

2 Paid Floating Holidays

Job summary

The Village of McFarland Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position through a lateral transfer process. The department emphasizes community involvement and proactive patrols, with specialty assignments available such as School Resource Officer, K9, Drone Team, and more.

Initial compensation and vacation may be at a higher step based on prior full-time law enforcement experience.

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.
• No domestic abuse convictions.
• No felony convictions.
• Previous experience.
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations.
• U.S. citizen.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.

Responsibilities

• Position responsibilities include answering calls for service, traffic enforcement, addressing criminal behavior and quality of life issues, and proactive patrol.
• Specialty assignments include School Resource Officer, Community Resource Officer, K9 Unit, Peer Support, Training Instructors, and Drone Team.

Skills

Multitasking

Clear communication

Valid driver's license

Certification eligibility

Good driving record

Operate standard LE equipment

Evenings/weekends/holidays

U.S. citizen

Vision 20/20

Law enforcement experience

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Job description

The Village of McFarland Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position through a lateral transfer process. The department emphasizes community involvement and proactive patrols, with specialty assignments available such as School Resource Officer, K9, Drone Team, and more.

Initial compensation and vacation may be at a higher step based on prior full-time law enforcement experience.