Police Officer - Laterals Only

Salary : $76,603.00 - $89,542.00 Annually

Location : Wauwatosa, WI

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Police

Division : Police

Opening Date : 06 / 27 / 2024

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Position Overview

The Wauwatosa Police Department's mission is : Dedicated service and protection for all and our vision is : To foster a safe and secure community through collaboration, trust, and exceptional police service.

A Wauwatosa Police Officer will be ready to serve and committed to the mission and vision of the department. Police Officers are responsible for providing protection of life and property; promoting and preserving peace through cooperation; enforcing municipal, state and federal laws; and delivering police-related services for all residents and visitors of Wauwatosa, WI. Visit to find out more!

This position is responsible for the essential duties below and other duties as assigned.

For this hiring process, we are only accepting applicants who meet o ne of the following requirements :

• Are certified in law enforcement and currently employed by a Wisconsin law enforcement agency.

Previously employed as a certified law enforcement officer for a Wisconsin law enforcement agency, with a separation date on or after September 1, 2021.

Have graduated or will graduate from a Wisconsin law enforcement preparatory academy (720 hours) on or after September 1, 2021, and prior to September 1, 2024.

Currently hold or have held full-time employment as a certified or licensed law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officer in another state, with a minimum of one-year beyond basic training. If no longer employed, applicant must have left law enforcement employment voluntarily with a good record and separated from full-time law enforcement on or after September 1, 2021.

FOR LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES : Lateral transfers who are hired are eligible for placement into a higher starting wage and paid time off amount (based on years of experience). Check out the BENEFITS tab for more information. (Note that some benefits are different for Police Officers, an updated flyer will be available soon)

Essential Functions

The following duties shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

Protects life by responding to calls for service and emergency assistance; renders aid to the physically injured, handicapped, and others requiring assistance, including but not limited to victims of accidents, criminal incidents, and mental or physical disabilities; investigates safety hazards and takes action to correct potential problem areas, including road hazards, defects, and environmental hazards.

Protects property by performing security checks of residences and businesses, physically walking through residential areas and viewing all areas of buildings to ensure their physical integrity; observes potential of real hazards including but not limited to natural disasters, fires, alarms, gas leaks, hazardous material spills, roadway debris, and other structure and infrastructure defects, and take corrective action by contacting proper authorities for assistance and / or securing areas through the use of barricades of other devices; takes found property into custody for safekeeping.

Investigates violations of state laws and local ordinances, and arrests violators using the degree of force necessary in accordance with state law and department policy; secures and protects crime scenes in order to identify and collect any physical evidence present; obtains descriptions of suspects and vehicles involved in crimes or criminal activity; enforces traffic laws on order to curtail violations which endanger lives and property, including excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol / drugs, and careless driving.

Prepares incident and accident reports, affidavits, citations, legal documents, memorandums, and other job-related forms and documents; prepares and testifies in court as to report information and action taken; uses computers to enter and query information as necessary in the performance of official duties.

Participates in job related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform duties and maintain law enforcement certification.

Maintains physical condition necessary to perform official duties and day to day operations, and to operate job related equipment, including lethal and non-lethal weapons, radios, handcuffs, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, crime scene kits, and other equipment as needed.

Performs service related activities including assistance to broken down, lost, or locked out motorists, animal complaints, nuisance calls, and other calls for service as warranted.

Drives and operates police vehicles in routine and emergency situations, including normal day to day driving, emergency responses to calls and high-speed pursuits of offending vehicles.

REQUIRED QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS Courage :

Show the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Moments will require bravery in the face of danger, and every day will require the fortitude to serve.

Integrity :

Possess the quality of being honest with strong moral principles. Not only does this quality exemplify the professionalism of a police officer, but it is necessary for courtroom testimony.

Respect :

Display due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of others. Display this quality to co-workers as well as members of the public.

Compassion :

Have concern and care for others. Be able to relate with those who need police service and work toward resolutions.

Minimum Requirements

Education : A minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited college or university at the time of hire. Copies of transcript(s) required.

Not have any felony or domestic violence convictions.

Valid driver's license at time of application and throughout employment.

Vision 20 / 40 corrected.

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in a clear manner using appropriate grammar.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse conditions while maintaining the ability to communicate and activate the equipment in the vehicle.

Ability to make quick decisions, accurate observations, use sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor under ordinary and stressful situations.

Ability to recall details, copy written and oral information and apply instructions with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to read and comprehend legal and non-legal material written in English.

Ability to learn and comply with department operations, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures associated with the position.

Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and municipal laws and ordinances related to police duties and responsibilities.

Ability to apply concepts, procedures, and techniques related to interviewing, investigations, defense and arrest tactics, evidence preservation, search / seizure, and the use of force.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate's will receive preference points for the following preferred qualifications :

Current law enforcement certification

Two or more years of previous sworn law enforcement experience

Previous non-sworn law enforcement experience

Military service

Required Documentation

If a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin, proof of Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification and professional history.

If a graduate of a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Preparatory Academy, proof of graduation within three years of anticipated hire date.

If enrolled in a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Preparatory Academy at the time of application, proof of academy enrollment.

If a military veteran, proof of military service and honorable discharge required (DD214).

Additional Information

Receives direction and supervision from the Shift Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain or Chief.

I, applicant, understand that if any of the answers I provide to any of the following questions are determined at any phase of the process to be false, misleading or inaccurate, I will be disqualified from the recruitment process and my application will not be considered.

In your personal history, do you have any of the "immediate disqualifiers" listed under the Additional Information section of the job posting? These disqualifiers pertain to criminal history, traffic violations, drugs, credit and others.

Are you 21 years of age or older?

Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

At the time of application, which of the following best describes your law enforcement certification / certifiability?

Do you have at least 20 / 40 vision corrected?

The department runs first, second and third shift to provide 24 hour coverage. During your first year of training, you will be required to switch shifts six or more times for training. After your first year, you will likely be assigned to 3rd shift. It will likely be a minimum of three years before you will have an opportunity to move to 2nd shift and ten or more years before you have an opportunity to move to 1st shift.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

List all sworn law enforcement officer experience (not correctional officer). For each position, you should include : 1) Agency Name, 2) Position / Rank, 3) Dates of Employee (fromto ) and 4) Number of hours per week.

List all non-sworn, paid work experience with a law enforcement agency but do not list internships. (Examples of positions to include : dispatcher, correctional officer, police clerk, police aide, community service officer, etc). For each position, include : 1) Agency Name, 2) Position Title / Rank, 3) Dates of employment (fromto ), and 4) Number of hours per week

List all non-sworn, volunteer experience with a law enforcement agency but do not include internships. (Examples : reserve officer, explorer, cadet). For each position, include : 1) Agency Name, 2) Position / Rank, 3) Dates of employment (fromto ) and 4) Number of hours per week.

I understand that if I proceed to the background investigation stage, I must present a Certified copy of my Birth Certificate as described in the "Additional Information" section of the job announcement.

If you have active duty experience in the military, please indicate how many years

How many years of your active duty military experience were as military police?

If you have Guard / Reserve military experience, please indicate how many years.

How many years of your guard / reserve military experience were as military police?

I understand that in order to receive application points for higher education, law enforcement experience, and military service, I am required to submit supporting documentation. Required documentation includes, but is not limited to : college transcript(s), law enforcement certification and work history (ACADIS Professional History Report), and military service documents (DD214). I further understand that incomplete applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

I meet the minimum qualifications for this position, which is 60 college credits completed by the anticipated date of hire, and will provide a copy of a college transcript(s) for verification. The transcript(s) need not be an official copy (or copies), but it must include all courses completed, total credits earned, and cumulative grade point average.

How did you find out about this position?

If you were referred by a Wauwatosa employee, please tell us who.

If you were not referred by an employee, and your referral source was not listed, please tell us how you found out about the position :

I understand that while I may attach a resume to my application, each section of the application needs to be completed in its entirety, including my employment history for the last 10 years. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of completing the application. I further understand that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Question

Salary : $76,603 - $89,542