Patrol Officer – Public Safety & Community Service

Waupun Police Department; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Deferred Compensation

Dental

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Short and long term disability

Job summary

Waupun Police Department in Wisconsin invites applications for patrol officer positions. The role requires enforcing laws, protecting citizens, and upholding department policies with discretion and integrity. The department notes a lateral transfer program and a wage scale contingent on qualifications.

Applicants must meet education requirements and undergo standard background checks, medical and psychological examinations, and drug screening. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is expected.

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.
• 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.
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations.
• U.S. citizen.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Minimum Age: 20.

Responsibilities

• Protect, regulate and serve the community.
• Adhere to department policies, procedures and job methods.
• Exercise discretion and apply knowledge of criminal law and ordinances in dealings with the public.

Skills

Discretion

Criminal law knowledge

Public service mindset

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Vehicle operation

Citizenship and eligibility

Standards of ethics

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

Waupun Police Department in Wisconsin invites applications for patrol officer positions. The role requires enforcing laws, protecting citizens, and upholding department policies with discretion and integrity. The department notes a lateral transfer program and a wage scale contingent on qualifications.

Applicants must meet education requirements and undergo standard background checks, medical and psychological examinations, and drug screening. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is expected.