Police Officer

Lake Delton Police Department; Lake Delton (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Deferred Compensation

Dental

Education Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Longevity Pay

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Job summary

Lake Delton Police Department is seeking a community-minded Patrol Officer to join the team in the Waterpark Capital of the World. You will perform patrols, enforce laws, traffic codes and ordinances, and protect life and property while serving residents and millions of visitors. Requirements include a high school diploma or 60 college credits/associate degree, U.S.

citizenship, and eligibility for Wisconsin certification. Residency within one year is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 60 college credits / Associate's degree.
• Eligible for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification.
• U.S. citizen with a good driving record.
• Able to pass background, drug, medical and psychological examinations.
• Residency within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patrol and general police functions including enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Enforce traffic codes, protect life and property, and maintain public peace.
• Work with the community to address problems and engage with visitors.
• Include water patrol functions and related duties as required.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Decision making

Public safety

Communication

Water patrol

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Job description

Bring your law enforcement career to the Waterpark Capital of the World! Experience something different. Lake Delton isn’t your typical Wisconsin community. As the Waterpark Capital of the World, we welcome visitors from across the country while proudly serving the residents and businesses that call Lake Delton home. That means no two days are alike—and neither are the opportunities to make a difference. The Lake Delton Police Department is looking for a motivated, community-minded individual to join our team as a Patrol Officer. Located in the heart of the Wisconsin Dells area, our community offers a policing experience unlike anywhere else in Wisconsin. We serve year-round residents, local businesses, and millions of visitors who come here to work, vacation, and make memories. That means variety. It means challenge. And it means an opportunity to develop as a law enforcement professional.

Reason for Announcement

• Applications are now being accepted to
• Fill vacancy
• Establish eligibility list
• Type of Opening
• Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Position Responsibilities General police functions including patrol; criminal law enforcement; traffic code enforcement; ordinance enforcement; maintaining public peace; protecting life and property; working with the community to address community problems; water patrol functions and other duties as required.

Lateral Transfer Program Details

Laterals encouraged to apply! You bring the experience. We’ll give you a new place to put it to work. Pay and vacation incentive packages available to laterals who qualify.

Salary

• Salary Minimum $35.72 -
• Salary Maximum $47.62 per
• Salary Type Hour
• Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Dental
• Education Incentive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Other Benefits

• free gym usage for you and your household
• education assistance program for continuing education
• generous comp bank accruals and quarterly payout options
• 2027 contract includes 5% pay increase
• top step pay achieved at 49 months of service

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
• 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
• Completion of 720-hr LE academy preferred

Education Requirements

• High school diploma
• 60 college credits / Associate's degree

Additional Education Information

Do you have at least 60 college credits but haven’t completed the 720-hr LE academy? There is an option for a potential sponsorship opportunity available.

Notes

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Oral Interviews
• Psychological Examination
• Residency Required
• Vision Examination
• Other Notes 60-minute response time to the Village limits residency requirement within one year of employment

Affirmative Action (AA)

Affirmative Action (AA)

American Disability Act (ADA)

American Disability Act (ADA)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)