Police Officer

Cudahy Police Department; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

10 Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

3 Personal Days

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Retiree Health Insurance

Longevity Pay

Shift Differential

Job summary

The Cudahy Police Department seeks Police Officers to uphold laws, safeguard lives and protect constitutional rights within the community. Officers will perform patrols, respond to incidents and prepare clear reports while maintaining high professional standards.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a high school diploma or GED (or higher) and meet state requirements. Lateral transfers may be considered under contract guidelines with applicable vacation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor/associate degree or 60 credits can meet equivalent requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and municipal laws and protect civil rights.
• Respond to calls for service and investigate complaints.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate notes and records.
• Patrol to deter crime and protect life and property.
• Interact with the public professionally and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Police procedures knowledge

Mathematics

Report writing

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 college credits or degree equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Police Officers are generally charged with keeping the peace, enforcing the law and providing safety and security in the community.

A Police Officer shall exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties, but is responsible to follow orders of the Shift Commander in accordance with Department policy. Officers are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner when dealing with others; always keeping in mind the highest principles of police service. They are sworn to safeguard the lives and property of all persons and to protect the constitutional rights of all citizens, never letting their personal feelings interfere with their oath.

General Responsibilities

Officers shall comply with all lawful orders directed to them by superiors to the best of their ability. They shall treat all persons within their scope of authority in a respectful manner and take necessary actions to insure the protection of their civil and constitutional rights.

At any time, officers may be placed in situations that demand physical and mental endurance. Therefore, they must maintain a high degree of physical and mental fitness.

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• 3 Personal Days
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Retiree Health Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Shift Differential
• 1 Floating Holiday

Lateral Transfer

We accept lateral transfers. Any applicant that passes the initial application screening may be on an accelerated hiring process timeline.

Effective November 1, 2025, the initial appointment of a new hire above the established starting rate of pay and vacation schedule may be made by the city if the decision to hire a new employee who is currently employed full time with another law enforcement agency and has successfully completed the probationary period and is in good standing with the law enforcement agency. The Chief shall make a recommendation to the Police and Fire Commission, who must approve the applicant meets the experience requirements.

Wages

Starting salary consistent with years of experience as stated in the association contract.

Vacation

Lateral entry hires prior years of full-time service will be credited toward vacation amounts as stated in the association contract.

Seniority

This provision does not alter the probation requirement, the seniority level of the new hire, or any other years of service-related benefit with the City of Cudahy.

Duties

• Officers shall be aware of and comply with all Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures, and General Orders of the Department and are responsible to keep abreast of any additions, changes, or modifications of same.
• Regular, predictable and prompt attendance. Report for roll call at specified time and place, wearing the uniform of the day with all equipment necessary to sustain them until the completion of their tour of duty.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and operating condition of all property, apparatus, equipment and tools.
• Enforce State of Wisconsin traffic and criminal laws and Municipal Ordinances. Apprehend criminals.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, ordinances and law enforcement procedures.
• Respond to calls for service, investigate complaints from citizens, and investigate motor vehicle accidents. Prepare related reports. Maintain notes and records as required by law and Department procedures.
• Patrol by various means (i.e. vehicle, foot, ATV, etc.) in order to detect and prevent crime.
• Process crime scenes and protect major crime scenes until relieved.
• Process, package, label and inventory evidence and property received or recovered.
• Testify in Federal, State and Municipal courts.
• Serve court documents, such as subpoenas and protection orders.
• Conduct demonstrations, tours and public speeches to community groups and citizens, and respond to community concerns.
• Participate in crowd control functions.
• Learn and utilize technologies that will sustain and improve the level of service provided.
• Ability to work flexible or extended hours.
• Other duties as assigned by the Shift Sergeant/Command Officer.

Salary

Prerequisite Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Citizenship

Citizen of the United States.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree from a Wisconsin vocational, technical and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state or a minimum of 60 fully accredited college level credits at the time of application.

Experience

Previous law enforcement experience is helpful but not required.

Certification/Licensing

Obtain and retain a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle driver's license throughout employment.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with subordinates, the public, peers, supervisors and others in the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of Police Department rules, regulations, policies and procedures, federal laws, state laws and local ordinances.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, measurement, graphical and basic accounting.
• Ability to read, write and organize grammatically correct written reports and oral reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of Department and City matters.
• Use of standard office and law enforcement equipment including a personal computer and software in a \"Windows\" environment.
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills for direct public contacts and interrelationship with peers, supervisors and court authorities.
• Effective public speaking skills