Patrol Officer: Protect, Serve & Solve Problems

Cityofwatertown; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

12 paid holidays, vacation, and sickle

Lateral salary transfer for current SW

Bilingual officers premium

Job summary

The Watertown Police Department is accepting applications for a FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER and establish an eligibility list for the position of police officer. The ideal applicant will have a genuine desire to interact with citizens and identify and solve problems together, in an effort to reduce crime and disorder in our community.

Salary starts at $66,530.97 per year, with an increase after eight years to $87,960.72, plus benefits such as health and dental insurance and retirement.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, valid driver's license
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 60 college-level credits (or more) from an accredited educational institution
• Residency requirement: within 25 miles of the department

Responsibilities

• Submit all required application materials and pass physical agility testing
• Undergo panel interview and background investigation
• Complete all listed steps from application to medical evaluation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college-level credits

Residency within 25 miles of department

Job description

The Watertown Police Department is accepting applications for a FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER and establish an eligibility list for the position of police officer. The ideal applicant will have a genuine desire to interact with citizens and identify and solve problems together, in an effort to reduce crime and disorder in our community.

Salary starts at $66,530.97 per year, with an increase after eight years to $87,960.72, plus benefits such as health and dental insurance and retirement.