Police Officer

Salary : $35.48 - $41.45 Hourly

Location : Stoughton, WI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 393

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central

SUMMARY OF JOB

Would you like to work less than 40 hours a week AND have every other weekend off?

City of Stoughton Officers enjoy this schedule as well as the benefit of receiving one of the best benefits packages in Dane County.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position that offers an excellent benefits package including, but not limited to, Wisconsin Retirement, medical with low premium & out-of-pocket costs to you, dental at no cost, basic life insurance, as well as membership to Anytime Fitness at no cost!

As a progressive agency, we are interested in individuals from all backgrounds : no previous law enforcement experience is required.

The City is now offering a hiring bonus , and for those who have served in law enforcement, we also offer a generous lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training. Applicants who are qualified but are new to law enforcement will be paid to attend the police academy. All costs for the academy will be paid for as well as all uniforms and equipment needed.

Once you're a member of our team, we have a variety of opportunities to join a specialty unit :

Drone Pilot Unit, Honor Guard, Tactical Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Peer Support Unit, K9, and Bicycle Unit.

Stoughton is a rapidly growing suburb of Madison and Janesville, WI. As our city grows so does our Police Department.

As a City of Stoughton Police Officer, you will have daily opportunities to serve and make a difference in people's lives.

Our officers protect and enhance the quality of life by providing fair, conscientious, and professional law enforcement services to our community.

Please Note : To apply for this position, you must submit the following :

• A completed DJ-LE-330 application as well as this online City application. Use the following link : DJ-LE-330 obtain the DJ-LE-330 and when finished completing, add it to your online application as an attachment. Please be sure to answer all the questions in section 6.
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applications without the DJ-LE-330 AND answered questions in section 6 will NOT be considered.

Who should apply?

Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals : If you have previous law enforcement experience, we highly encourage you to apply. Your expertise, training, and on-the-job experience will be instrumental in contributing to our team's success. We appreciate the unique skills and insights you can bring to the table. We offer a robust lateral transfer program.

Police Academy Graduates : If you have successfully completed the Police Academy training, whether you recently graduated or have some experience, we welcome you to apply. Your knowledge and skills acquired through the academy will be highly valued as you embark on a fulfilling career with us.

Career Changers : If you have at least 60 college credits and are considering a change in your professional path, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Whether you have a background in a different field or are seeking new challenges, we value the diverse perspectives and experiences you can bring to law enforcement.

College Students : If you are currently enrolled in college and have less than a semester remaining (with at least 60 credits completed by the date of hire), we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting the right candidate through the Police Academy by providing sponsorship and ensuring a smooth transition into a law enforcement career.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to persuade, convince, and / or train others, including the ability to act in a lead worker capacity. Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.

Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as incident / accident reports, driver license and motor vehicle registration records, warrant and commitment documents, photos, flow charts, worksheets, logs, municipal and county ordinances, lab reports, Physician's Desk Reference, school rosters, a variety of law enforcement forms, directories, court orders, state statutes, lists, schedules, investigation manuals, TIME system operating manuals and educational curricula.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with juveniles, parents, educators, attorneys, medical care providers, suspects, witnesses, detainees, business owners, social workers, psychologists, insurance company representatives, school personnel, District Attorney personnel, Judges, Department personnel, other law enforcement agency personnel, probation and parole personnel and the general public.

Mathematical Ability

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and / or judgmental criteria.

Physical Requirements

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as drawing, data entry and appropriate use of firearms.

Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to exert necessary physical force to restrain or subdue individuals.

Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and ingredients.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

FULL-TIME BENEFITS - 32 Hours / Week

Effective 1-1-2024

The following benefits are offered to regular full-time (32 hours per week / 1664 annual hours minimum) employees, Please note that this is a summary and benefits are not guaranteed. Review the Quartz HMO or Quartz PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) document for coverage details or contact Quartz directly.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Coverage is effective the day after hire; premiums are deducted monthly from the 1st payroll of the month.

Quartz HMO -benefits listed for in-network providers only.

Employee responsibility toward monthly premium :

Family $58.40

Employee & Spouse $38.32

Employee & Child(ren) $34.67

Single $18.25

In Network Provider Coverage ONLY- See SBC for details

Deductibles are $500 / single - $1,000 / family

0 co-pay for preventative / screening

30 co-pay on office visits

30 co-pay on urgent care visits

100 co-pay on emergency room visits (co-pay waived if admitted to hospital)

Prescription drug co-pays :

10 / Tier 1

35 / Tier 2

60 / Tier 3

200 Specialty drugs

5 RX Outcomes

Out of Pocket Limit $2850 Single / $5700 Family

Quartz POS

Employee responsibility toward monthly premium :

Family $359.78

Employee & Spouse $236.09

Employee & Child $213.62

Single $112.43

Note : the Quartz POS coverage has higher and separate deductibles and out of pocket costs . Refer to the SBC for details. This Plan does allow the flexibility to use in and out of network providers. But, the costs are higher. Refer to the SBC for details.

Employee out of pocket qualified medical expenses can be run through the flexible spending plan (Section 125) which is managed through Employee Benefits Corporation (EBC). Enrollment into this plan occurs only during annual enrollment which is November / December.

DENTAL INSURANCE

Coverage is effective the day after hire. The City covers 100% of the premium for dental coverage. Note : Full-Time employees pay no portion of the dental premium .

Delta Dental benefits listed for in-network providers only

Delta Dental In-Network Coverage :

There is no deductible for dental coverage.

Per person, per benefit accumulation period is $1,000.

Orthodontic procedures are paid at 0%.

Check Up Plus - lets you obtain diagnostic and preventive services - including examinations, X-rays, regular cleanings and other related treatments without the costs of those services applying to your individual annual maximum. The full value of your annual maximum is applied to the benefits you receive for base and major

restorative services.

RETIREMENT Provider Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

2024 Wisconsin Retirement Rate is 13.80% for general employees. The employer and employee shares are equal at 6.9% each.

2024 Wisconsin Retirement Rate is 21.2% for protective employees. The employer share is 14.3% and the employee share is 6.9%.

Eligibility to Participate- from the ETF Your Benefit Handbook (ET-2119) Rev10 / 13

Depending on when you began your job, your job will have to meet one of these two standards for it to be covered under the WRS.

Two-thirds standard A position that is subject to the two-thirds standard meets WRS participation standards if you are expected to work at least two-thirds of full-time (1200 hours for non-teaching employees) for at least one year from date of hire. You will remain eligible even if your job subsequently drops below two-thirds.

If you were a continuing employee as of July 1, 2011, your job must meet the one-third standard. You will remain eligible even if your job subsequently drops below one-third.

If you were hired after July 1, 2011 :

A separation benefit, and are now returning in a new job, your job must meet the one-third standard.

If you were a participating employee before July 1, 2011, left WRS service, took a separation benefit, and are now returning in a new job, your job must meet the two-thirds standard.

If you were not a participating employee before July 1, 2011, your job must meet the two-thirds standard.

If you are not expected to meet these eligibility criteria when you are hired, you will not be enrolled in the WRS at that time. However, if you subsequently work at least 12 months, and in any 12-month period you meet the hour's requirement, you are prospectively enrolled in the WRS. In this situation, your WRS coverage is not retroactive.

WRS Mandatory Employee Contributions

If your employment is eligible to be covered under the WRS, you must make employee-required contributions. These contributions are credited to your individual WRS account. These contributions are vested immediately.

Your contributions are calculated as a percentage of your WRS earnings. The contribution rates are different for each WRS employment category. The rates generally change from year to year based on the recommendation of the consulting actuary.

Your employer may have agreed to pay part or all of your employee required WRS contributions on your behalf, pursuant to a contract or collective bargaining agreement entered into prior to June 29, 2011. In addition, certain employees retained the right to bargain with their employers after that date over who will pay the employee-required contributions. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE Provider Employee Trust Funds (ETF) / Minnesota Life

The city pays for the basic premium : Premium based on salary and age. Each employee will receive $1,000 insurance for each portion of $1,000 in earnings the previous year.

Eligibility : First of the month following 30 days of employment (timely enrollment-within 30 days from hire). No evidence of insurability required if the employee files within 30 days from date of hire.

Coverage for spouse / dependent and additional units is available, as an employee deduction.

INCOME CONTINUATION INSURANCE Provider Employee Trust Funds (ETF)

The city provides the 90-day waiting period without cost to the employee.

The 60 or 30-day waiting period is available with the employee paying the cost of the difference between the 90-day waiting period and the period selected. Eligibility : First of the month following 30 days of employment (timely enrollment-within 30 days from hire).

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT Provider Employee Trust Funds (ETF)

Coverage is equal to the total amount of your group life insurance under the basic, supplemental and additional coverages. See The Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program Booklet ET-2101 Rev 1 / 2016 for further details.

VACATION

2 weeks 3 days at hire and less than 4 full years of service (104 hours)

3 weeks 3 days after 4 full years of service (144 hours)

4 weeks 3 days after 9 full years of service (184 hours)

4 weeks 4 days after 10 full years of service (192 hours)

4 weeks 5 days after 11 full years of service (200 hours)

4 weeks 6 days after 12 full years of service (208 hours)

4 weeks 7 days after 13 full years of service (216 hours)

4 weeks 8 days after 14 full years of service (224 hours)

SICK LEAVE i s earned per month based on normally scheduled hours per day (i.e. 8 hour day earns 8 hours per month - 5 hour day earns 5 hours per month).

LENGTH OF SERVICE PAYMENT (longevity) The first length of service payment is $150.00 (for a 40 hour per week employee) after the employee has completed three full years of continuous full-time City employment prior to December 1 of the calendar year in which the payment is made. Subsequent length of service payments are increased by $50 for each additional year of continuous full-time employment. This amount is prorated for employees working less than a 40 hour week.

HOLIDAYS Employee is eligible for the listed paid holidays (in the Work Rules) based on the employee's normal scheduled hours of work per week.

FUNERAL LEAVE Employee may take up to three (3) days for a death in the family based on the employee's normal scheduled hours of work per week (family is defined in the Work Rules). 8 hours scheduled = 8 hours funeral leave per day, 6 hour regular day = 6 hours funeral leave per day.

HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP Employees are eligible for a free membership to Anytime Fitness. Anytime also offers spouse and family discounts to City of Stoughton Employee families that reside in the same household. See the City of Stoughton Employee Health Club Membership Flyer in your new hire orientation packet.

OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE The following benefits are available to employees and are 100% employee paid if elected. These insurances are offered to complement our existing benefits package and to offer the group rates to all benefit eligible employees.

AFLAC Short Term Disability, Accident, Cancer etc.

Legal Shield Identity Theft protection & Legal Services

Delta Vision (EyeMed ) Vision Coverage

Costco Shop at any Costco Store, Costco.com, Costco Gas Station, Costco Optical, and Costco Travel.

Disclosure : Please note that this document serves as an overview and in no way should be used to determine coverage. Please refer to your plan documents and or contact the carrier for coverage, out of pocket expenses, co-pays and insured amounts. This document is subject to change at any time and by no means serves as or is intended to serve as a contract.

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