Lateral Entry Police Officer - Expedited Hiring & Benefits

Menomonee Falls Police Department; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives for lateral entry

30 days paid sick leave upon hire

Job summary

Menomonee Falls Police Department seeks experienced police officers for an expedited lateral entry process. Eligible candidates include those with at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience or who have completed the Wisconsin Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy.

The program offers potential salary incentives and credit for prior years of service toward vacation and paid sick leave. Responsibilities include patrol, enforcement of laws, investigations, and public safety duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, or 60 college credits.
• At least one year of full-time law enforcement experience or completion of the Wisconsin Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy.
• Wisconsin Law Enforcement certification or valid out-of-state/Wisconsin certifiable.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and enforce laws; respond to routine and emergency police requests.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations and collect evidence.
• Prepare reports and maintain field notes; deliver testimony when required.

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

60 college level credits

One year of full-time law enforcement experience or Wisconsin Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy

Wisconsin Law Enforcement certification / out-of-state certification / certifiable

Job description

Menomonee Falls Police Department seeks experienced police officers for an expedited lateral entry process. Eligible candidates include those with at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience or who have completed the Wisconsin Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy.

The program offers potential salary incentives and credit for prior years of service toward vacation and paid sick leave. Responsibilities include patrol, enforcement of laws, investigations, and public safety duties.