Police Officer

City of Wausau • Wausau, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wausau Police Department is seeking individuals with strong character traits to serve as police officers. The department values professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect. With over 40,000 calls for service annually, officers utilize community-oriented policing to build relationships and solve problems. The role involves protecting life and property, enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and serving the public. The department is committed to education and training and will send the right candidate through the Police Academy upon hire. This position offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in the community.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Minimum age 21
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 40 credits from an accredited university, college, or technical school if candidate has not graduated from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Academy.
• Minimum of 60 credits from an accredited university, college, or technical school if candidate has graduated from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Academy.
• Ability to obtain and possess a valid Driver's License issued by the state of Wisconsin
• Have no criminal convictions which would limit the ability to possess a firearm
• Candidates will be required to participate in a polygraph examination containing potential subject areas of excessive physical force against others, illegal drug use, commission of crimes, lying, and lying about anything in the polygraph screening booklet.
• Certification from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board is required within one (1) year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• No less than three years of continuous employment as a full-time law enforcement officer (for lateral entry consideration)

Responsibilities

• Patrols police sector in squad car, police bicycle, or on foot to prevent or discover the commission of crime and traffic violations.
• Enforces City of Wausau ordinances and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
• Operates a police vehicle in normal and emergency mode, day and night conditions, and during times of inclement weather and congested traffic.
• Responds to citizen calls for service and provide assistance as necessary.
• Investigates crime and other incidents, identify, collect and preserve evidence, identify and interview witnesses, issues citations and arrest criminals.
• Exercises independent judgment in determining reasonable suspicion to detain, probable cause to search and arrest, and use of force.
• Maintains working knowledge of criminal law as well as current police procedures.
• Investigates juvenile complaints and communicate with juveniles and parents/guardians.
• Prepares written documentation of police activities.
• Communicates police action in criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Problem solves with community members, business owners, and other city employees.
• Maintains City of Wausau core values.
• Efficiently operates computer systems for a variety of tasks.
• Performs basic CPR and first aid as needed.
• Perform special assignments as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend and participate in neighborhood group meetings.
• Speak in front of citizen groups.

Benefits

• Salary credit for past full-time law enforcement years of service (for lateral entry)
• Vacation credit for past full-time law enforcement years of service (for lateral entry)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED