Police Officer

City of Stoughton • Stoughton, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Stoughton is hiring full-time Police Officers to protect and enhance community quality of life through fair, conscientious, and professional law enforcement services. Officers enforce statutes and ordinances, investigate incidents and complaints, monitor traffic, and respond to emergencies and community needs. The department welcomes experienced law enforcement professionals and Police Academy graduates and offers a lateral transfer program with accelerated pay, vacation, and field training. Officers may have opportunities to join specialty units, including the Drone Pilot, Honor Guard, Tactical, Motorcycle, Peer Support, and Bicycle Units.

The position is non-exempt and offers a flexible schedule with fewer than 40 hours per week and every other weekend off. The City describes its benefits as including Wisconsin Retirement System participation, low-cost health coverage, dental insurance at no cost, and a complimentary Anytime Fitness membership. Applicants must submit both the online City application and a completed DJ-LE-330 application, with all questions in section 6 answered, as well as a cover letter and resume. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 60 college credits.
• Wisconsin Police Officer certification.
• Previous experience working with the public.
• Required certification or training in handgun, shotgun, CPR, OC spray, and impact weapon.
• Valid Wisconsin motor vehicle license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous law enforcement experience is strongly encouraged.
• Successful completion of Police Academy training is welcomed, whether recent or accompanied by some experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property by enforcing statutes and ordinances, investigating incidents and complaints, and monitoring traffic.
• Patrol the City for illegal and dangerous activity; monitor traffic, issue traffic citations, and direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Respond to collisions, reported hazards, citizen complaints, fire calls, utility emergencies, and other incidents; gather information, provide aid within capabilities, clear hazards, and assist emergency personnel.
• Detain or arrest suspects or participants when appropriate and transport them to the appropriate agency or jurisdiction.
• Prepare incident and accident reports, log patrol activity, and assist with traffic collision and criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and conducting search and surveillance activities.
• Testify in court as required and serve warrants, summonses, subpoenas, court orders, and other legal documents.
• Maintain knowledge of police policies and procedures, traffic and criminal ordinances, and state and federal laws; participate in ongoing professional training and development.
• Communicate with the public about safety issues and make presentations to community groups and students about crime prevention and police activities as needed.
• Assist County, State, and Federal emergency agency personnel as requested; perform animal-control tasks and provide traffic control at fire calls.
• Monitor squad-car maintenance and report repair needs; clean vehicles; assist motorists with locked vehicles, people locked out of buildings, and lost motorists.
• Assist with Salvation Army vouchers.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) participation.
• Health coverage with low premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
• Dental insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Complimentary Anytime Fitness membership.
• Competitive wages.
• Lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training.

What This Job Offers

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