Police Officer: Protect, Investigate, Serve Community

Whitefish Bay Police Department; Whitefish Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid Holidays per year

Job summary

Whitefish Bay Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Police Officer position in Wisconsin. The role involves responding to calls, enforcing laws, conducting investigations, and providing testimony as needed.

Applicants must meet state standards and maintain proficiency in required certifications. Officers will uphold department policies, foster professional community relations, and perform duties as assigned, including handling emergencies and routine patrols with integrity

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances as related to duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of department rules, regulations, directives and policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze situations, exercise independent judgment, and to make judicious decisions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine and emergency calls for service and take necessary action consistent with applicable laws, department policy, procedures, and training.
• Exercise the lawful use of arrest, force, search, and seizure powers in the investigation and enforcement of criminal, non-criminal, ordinance, and traffic violations.
• Make independent observations to identify existing or potential problems or conditions requiring attention, and initiate appropriate precautionary, preventative, or corrective measures.
• Conduct thorough and accurate investigations and/or follow-up on all assigned or initiated activity.
• Document occurrences and activities through the preparation of thorough and accurate reports.
• Offer credible testimony at trials or hearings regarding the specifics of an incident, arrests made, evidence gathered, or other investigation completed.
• Follow and obey lawful orders as well as department rules, policies, procedures and directives
• Promote professional relationships within the Department, Village government, other governmental agencies, and the community in the furtherance of the department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to meet requirements established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board and the Village of Whitefish Bay Police Commission.
• Ability to attain and maintain the required level of proficiency or certification in those responsibilities where standards are defined or required.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and police equipment as necessary to discharge job duties.
• Ability to qualify with, carry, and maintain proficiency with department firearms.
• Ability to have a full range of movement, physical strength, endurance, fitness, and conditioning to protect oneself or others.
• The ability to recall details, copy written and oral information, and apply instructions with accuracy.

Job description

Whitefish Bay Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Police Officer position in Wisconsin. The role involves responding to calls, enforcing laws, conducting investigations, and providing testimony as needed.

Applicants must meet state standards and maintain proficiency in required certifications. Officers will uphold department policies, foster professional community relations, and perform duties as assigned, including handling emergencies and routine patrols with integrity