Police Officer

City of Sheboygan; Sheboygan (WI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Annual HSA contribution

Wisconsin Retirement System

Résumé du poste

City of Sheboygan is seeking a police officer to work under general supervision in partnership with the public to prevent crime and provide day-to-day police services. The role emphasizes community policing, impartial enforcement of Wisconsin laws and city ordinances while upholding citizens' Constitutional rights.

Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to diverse calls for service, conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses, preparing reports, and testifying in court.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States and at least 18 years old.
• Sixty college credits with a minimum C average from an accredited institution.
• No felony or domestic abuse convictions; legally able to possess a firearm.

Responsabilités

• Operate a law enforcement vehicle in emergencies and challenging conditions.
• Detain with lawful authority when reasonable suspicion or probable cause exists.
• Patrol city streets and deter traffic violations, crimes and ordinances.
• Respond to diverse calls and investigate incidents including DV, theft and burglaries.
• Interview witnesses, suspects and victims; prepare comprehensive reports and testify in court.
• Conduct surveillance, execute warrants and subpoenas; read legal documents.

Connaissances

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Legal knowledge

Public interaction

Computer skills

First aid/CPR/AED

Formation

60 college credits (C average)

US citizenship

18+ years old

No felony or domestic abuse convictions

Description du poste

Summary of Job

A police officer under general supervision, works in partnership with the public, using the community-policing concept, to prevent criminal activity and provide day-to-day police services to the community. The police officer will impartially enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the ordinances of the City of Sheboygan and will ensure all citizens are afforded their Constitutional Rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate a law enforcement vehicle during emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and on road conditions affected by fog, smoke, rain, ice or snow.
• Exercise appropriate and independent decision making in determining when reasonable suspicion exists to detain, when probable cause exists to arrest and search and when appropriate force may be used gain and maintain control.
• Patrol streets, roads, alleys, business and residential areas of the city enforcing traffic, parking, criminal laws and city ordinances. Checks suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
• Responds to a wide variety of calls for service and investigates domestic violence, thefts, burglaries, assaults, missing children/persons, family disputes, alarms, and other law and ordinance violations.
• Interview witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Prepares full and comprehensive investigative and other types of reports, including sketches.
• Testifies in court using good communication skills.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas. Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of citations, affidavits and warrants.
• Conduct visual and audio surveillance.
• Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
• Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions.
• Perform rescue functions at emergencies, accidents and disasters, administering first aid, CPR and using an automatic emergency defibrillation unit.
• Proficiently and safely load, unload, aim and fire handguns, shotguns, rifles and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions, while under stressful conditions.
• Perform all lawful assignments as prescribed by the Chief of Police or his designee and perform miscellaneous services as required by state law, city ordinance and department policy.

Education & Experience

• A United States citizen.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Sixty (60) college credits with a minimum of a C average (2.0 grade average on a 4.0 grading scale) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• No felony or domestic abuse convictions.
• Legally able to possess a firearm.
• Ability to possess a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license by time of hire.
• Must be able to pass physical and psychological examinations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions and make sound decisions.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine a proper course of action to be taken.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances governing local law enforcement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department personnel and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software applications.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR and AED procedures.

The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for the below 2026 benefits:

• Health Plan
  • Employee Plan Monthly Premium of $92.66
  • Employee & Spouse Plan Monthly Premium of $176.28
  • Employee & Child(ren) Plan Monthly Premium of $159.80
  • Family Plan Monthly Premium of $243.60
• Dental Plan
  • Employee Plan Monthly Premium of $8.58
  • Employee & Spouse Plan Monthly Premium of $17.32
  • Employee & Child(ren) Plan Monthly Premium of $19.34
  • Family Plan Monthly Premium of $28.43
• Vision Plan
  • Employee Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $9.14, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $6.10
  • Employee & Spouse Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $18.25, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $12.19
  • Employee & Child(ren) Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $24.22, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $16.18
  • Family Full Vision Plan Monthly Premium of $24.22, Materials Only Plan Monthly Premium of $16.18
• Annual Employer HSA Contribution
  • Contribution of $750 for Employee Plan
  • Contribution of $1,500 for Employee and Dependent Plan
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
  • State Retirement Pension. Participation required for eligible employees.