Police - Police Officer

City-of-Watertown-; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

12 paid holidays, vacation, and sickle

Lateral salary transfer for current SW

Bilingual officers premium

Job summary

The Watertown Police Department is accepting applications for a FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER and establish an eligibility list for the position of police officer. The ideal applicant will have a genuine desire to interact with citizens and identify and solve problems together, in an effort to reduce crime and disorder in our community.

Salary starts at $66,530.97 per year, with an increase after eight years to $87,960.72, plus benefits such as health and dental insurance and retirement.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, valid driver's license
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 60 college-level credits (or more) from an accredited educational institution
• Residency requirement: within 25 miles of the department

Responsibilities

• Submit all required application materials and pass physical agility testing
• Undergo panel interview and background investigation
• Complete all listed steps from application to medical evaluation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college-level credits

Residency within 25 miles of department

Job description

Police Officer-Police Department

The Watertown Police Department is accepting applications for a FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER and establish an eligibility list for the position of police officer. The ideal applicant will have a genuine desire to interact with citizens and identify and solve problems together, in an effort to reduce crime and disorder in our community.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Effective 1/1/26, salary per year of $66,530.97, and after eight years $87,960.72
• Health and Dental insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Patrol work rotation is five days on and three days off (9-hour day)
• Lateral Salary Transfer for current sworn Law Enforcement (ask for details)
• Bilingual officers (tested) receive an extra $1000/year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, valid driver's license
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 60 college-level credits (or more) from an accredited educational institution
• Residency requirement: w/in 25 miles of the department (straight line distance) w/in 12 months of hire date

CONTINUOUS APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Any questions on the hiring process may be directed to Captain Jon Caucutt, 920-206-4238, or [e-mail].

RECRUITMENT AND HIRING PROCESS:

Applicants must complete each of the following steps:

1. Submit all required application materials - Applicants may attach a DJ LE 330 to the ApplicantPro application https://wilenet.widoj.gov/sites/default/files/public_files-2021-01/dj-le-330_application_for_employment_no_ssn_5-17.doc
2. Pass physical agility testing (see description below)
3. Informed Consent and Waiver to Participate in Physical Agility Testing form/signed
4. Authorization for Release of Information form/signed
5. Copy of High School Diploma, College transcripts
6. Copy of Wisconsin Preparatory Law Enforcement Officer Training Transcript - if applicant has already attended the Police Academy
7. Copy of DD-214 long form (military only: discharge paperwork)
8. Written Exam
9. Pre-background screening information packet completed and signed
10. Panel interview
11. Interview with the Chief of Police
12. Personal History Statement completed and signed
13. Background investigation
14. Conditional Offer of Employment
15. Psychological Evaluation
16. Medical Evaluation and drug screen

Physical Agility Test

• Vertical Jump 11.5 inches
• Agility Run 23.4 seconds
• Sit-ups 24 / 1 minute
• Push-ups 18 / 1 minute
• 300 Meter Dash 68 seconds
• 1.5 Mile Run 20:20