Police Officer

City of Cudahy; South Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

City of Cudahy is seeking Police Officers to protect lives and property while upholding constitutional rights. You will respond to calls, investigate incidents, prepare reports and work under the direction of the Shift Commander with professional conduct.

The role requires the ability to adapt to challenging conditions, maintain fitness, and conduct community outreach while enforcing laws and department policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Police Department rules, regulations, policies and procedures, federal/state/local laws.
• Demonstrated proficiency with firearms and public safety procedures.

Responsabilités

• Follow lawful orders from superiors and uphold department policies.
• Maintain physical and mental fitness and perform duties with professionalism.
• Respond to calls, investigate incidents, prepare reports and maintain records.

Connaissances

Oral & written communication

Knowledge of laws & ordinances

Firearms proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Formation

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Bachelor’s/Associate degree or 60 college credits

Description du poste

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 todetect 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 andprotection 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.

Prerequisite Requirements

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

1. Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with subordinates, the public, peers, supervisors and others in the criminal justice system.
2. Knowledge of Police Department rules, regulations, policies and procedures, federal laws, state laws and local ordinances.
3. Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, measurement, graphical and basic accounting.
4. Ability to read, write and organize grammatically correct written reports and oral reports.
5. Maintain confidentiality of Department and City matters.
6. Use of standard office and law enforcement equipment including a personal computer and software in a \"Windows\" environment.
7. Demonstration of good interpersonal skills for direct public contacts and interrelationship with peers, supervisors and court authorities. Effective public speaking skills.
8. Demonstration of proficiency in the operation of firearms to meet departmental standards for all sworn officers.
9. Good character as determined from a thorough background investigation.
10. Good driving skills and driving record.

Disqualifiers

• You have been convicted of a federal felony or of any other offense, which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless granted a complete and unconditional pardon.
• You have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime or domestic violence or arrest/protection orders that prohibit the carrying of a firearm.
• You have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military Service.

Any willful misrepresentation in regard to any material fact shall be sufficient cause for exclusion from the selection process or for removal of name from the eligibility list or for discharge.

Physical/Mental Demands of Position

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl while wearing standard police equipment.
2. Ability to talk and hear. Hearing without correction or corrected sufficiently acute to meet medical standards under both normaland adverse circumstances.
3. The employee is requiredto move quickly over short distances, grapple, climb, balance and bend/twist.
4. The employee is required to reach, feel, talk and orient oneself to directionand danger by the use of senses.
5. The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move more than 100pounds and exert enough force to control resisting suspects.
6. The employee must be able tohandle, grasp and operate radio controls, weaponsand equipment necessary to perform all job functions.
7. Safe operation of motorvehicle under normal and adverse conditions at varying speeds.
8. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
9. Analytical and problem solving skills including while under pressure or in dangeroussituations.
10. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
11. Ability to analyze options and make sound decisions including while under pressure or in a dangerous situation.
12. Employee must be free of any medical or emotional condition that would adversely impact performance of duties.

Work Environment

1. Outside and inside work place environment.
2. Exposure to various temperature changes.
3. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
4. Periodic exposure to loud noises from sirens, weapons, etc.
5. Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical burns, explosives, heights, potential for physical injury, fast moving vehicles and violent or resistive persons.

Tools and Equipment Used

Police vehicle, police communication devices, computer, speed measuring devices, handgun, rifle, taser, other weapons as required, baton,handcuffs, flashlight, radar equipment, dictation equipment, camera, digital recording equipment, shovel, broom, first aid equipment, patient lifting devices, intoxilyzer and fingerprinting equipment.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer according to the needs of the employer, the Department and the community.