Police Officer

New London; New London (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

No residency requirement

Uniform allowance

Job summary

New London Police Department offers a team oriented environment with a positive culture that promotes innovation and career advancement. Officers enjoy a schedule of 5 days on, 5 days off, and a focus on community partnership.

This role emphasizes enforcing laws of Wisconsin and the City of New London, with opportunities for lateral transfers through an accelerated process and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position.
• Ability to possess a firearm.
• Ability to use 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems.
• U.S. citizen.
• No domestic abuse convictions.
• No felony convictions.
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Working in a team oriented environment with a positive culture enforcing laws of the State of Wisconsin, City of New London.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Firearm handling

Computer systems

Multitasking

Stress management

Driver's license

Citizenship

Job description

Summary of Job

New London Police enjoy a schedule which they work less than half a year after vacation and a personal day (5 days on 5 days off). We offer a team oriented environment with a positive culture which promotes innovation and career advancement. The Police Department enjoys our close friendly working relationship with city administration and the citizens of New London.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Working in a team oriented environment with a positive culture enforcing laws of the State of Wisconsin, City of New London.

Qualifications, Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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

Education, Experience, Licenses, Additional Info

Lateral Transfer candidates are streamlined through an accelerated hiring process. The Police and Fire Commission approves salary, vacation and sick time for lateral transfers.

Other Benefits

• Competitive Wages-2027 Wages $26.43-$42.23 hourly!
• Great health Insurance, partially funded HSA!
• Payout if you opt out of health insurance.
• Vacation is earned after 6 months.
• Peer support offered to you and your immediate family.
• No cap on unused sick time.
• Annual incentive for unused sick time.
• Annual clothing allowance. ($800)
• Professional Improvement program-reimbursement for education.
• Free pool and gym membership for you and your immediate family.
• Great longevity program, $100 for each year of service after 5 years.
• Career advancement opportunites, SWAT, MEG, Detective, ICAC, Drone Pilot, Cadet Program, Supervisors.
• No residency requirement.
• NLPD Officers are members of WPPA.

You can visit https://www.newlondonwi.org/departments/employment.php for more information.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Term Life Insurance (City sponsored and employee sponsored)

Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Holidays: 10 paid holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Deferred Compensation: Offered on a voluntary basis where employee makes a tax deferred contribution.

Free membership to the New London Aquatic & Fitness Center for employee, spouse and minor children.

Partial tuition reimbursement for approved employment-related education.

Longevity bonus after 5 years of employment.

Yearly uniform allowance.

Sick leave payout after 15 years of employment.