Police Officer

Mc Farland Police Dept; McFarland (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing Allowance

Deferred Compensation

Dental

Education Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Number of Paid Holidays: 11

2 Paid Floating Holidays

Job summary

The Village of McFarland Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position through a lateral transfer process. The department emphasizes community involvement and proactive patrols, with specialty assignments available such as School Resource Officer, K9, Drone Team, and more.

Initial compensation and vacation may be at a higher step based on prior full-time law enforcement experience.

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.
• No domestic abuse convictions.
• No felony convictions.
• Previous experience.
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations.
• U.S. citizen.
• Vision correctable to 20/20.

Responsibilities

• Position responsibilities include answering calls for service, traffic enforcement, addressing criminal behavior and quality of life issues, and proactive patrol.
• Specialty assignments include School Resource Officer, Community Resource Officer, K9 Unit, Peer Support, Training Instructors, and Drone Team.

Skills

Multitasking

Clear communication

Valid driver's license

Certification eligibility

Good driving record

Operate standard LE equipment

Evenings/weekends/holidays

U.S. citizen

Vision 20/20

Law enforcement experience

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Job description

The Village of McFarland is a growing suburban village of about 9,800 residents located in Dane County, Wisconsin, sitting on the northeast shore of Lake Waubesa just south of Madison. The Police Department has 18 sworn officers and 2 non-sworn office staff. Come work for a progressive department that prides itself in community involvement, outreach programs, and a strong relationship with the school district. We have all the latest equipment to enhance your patrol operations, a new police department building, and a positive culture where officers enjoy coming to work. Management supports officer activity and works with you to help you achieve your career goals.

Reason for Announcement

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Establish eligibility list

Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities
***Lateral Transfer Only Recruitment*** The Police Officer position is responsible for answering calls for service, traffic enforcement, addressing criminal behavior and quality of life issues, and proactive patrol in the Village. We are a community driven Department that emphasizes officers engaging and participating in Community Outreach Programs. Specialty assignments include School Resource Officer, Community Resource Officer, K9 Unit, Peer Support, Training Instructors, and Drone Team.

Lateral Transfer Program Details

***This is a lateral transfer only hiring process.*** You must be currently employed in a law enforcement agency and in good standing to apply for this position. Initial compensation and vacation may be at a higher step, but shall not exceed the applicant's actual years of full-time law enforcement employment. Lateral transfer candidates may be allowed up to 400 hours of sick leave to be transferred from their previous department. Candidates with more than 36 months of continuous law enforcement services may also be eligible for the educational incentive program (3% - Associates Degree, 5% - Bachelor's Degree, 7% - Master's Degree). The Police Department expects a vacancy to happen in October 2026 and a second vacancy in January 2027.

Salary

Salary Minimum
$67,470.00
-
Salary Maximum
$84,279.00
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Dental
• Education Incentive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Number of Paid Holidays: 11

Other Benefits

• 2 Paid Floating Holidays

Vacation Hours

0 to 5 Years - 120 hours
6 to 10 Years - 160 hours
11 to 20 Years - 200 hours
21 Years or more - 240 hours

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
• No domestic abuse convictions
• No felony convictions
• Previous experience
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• U.S. citizen
• Vision correctable to 20/20

Education Requirements

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

Notes

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Oral Interviews
• Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
• Psychological Examination
• Vision Examination
• Written Exam

Applicants must answer the 3 questions in section 6 of the DJ-LE-330

Please fill out the most current version of the DJ-LE-330 form

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