What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Grand Chute Police Department?
Full-Time Police Officer | Grand Chute Police Department, Grand Chute, WI
Responsibilities: Justly enforce the laws and ordinances of the State of Wisconsin and the Town of Grand Chute, conduct criminal investigations, investigate accidents, identify and solve community problems, and provide preventive police patrol.
Salaries and Benefits: $31.49 to $44.60 per hour, Wisconsin Retirement System, health and dental insurance, life insurance, sick leave, seven (7) paid holidays, two (2) floating holidays, vacation, deferred compensation, agency-provided body armor, clothing allowance rolled into increased hourly rate in 2025, education incentive pay, a career enhancement incentive program, and lateral transfer opportunities for experienced law enforcement officers. Patrol officers work a personally chosen schedule, which they select every month rather than an assigned schedule. This schedule incorporates a 10-hour work day, allowing for 35 more days off per year, compared to a six-on, three-off rotation.
Qualifications: Minimum requirements are: must be a U.S. Citizen; must be at least 20 years of age; must possess a valid driver’s license; must possess a minimum of 60 credits from an approved university, college, or technical school; must have no felony or domestic violence convictions and be able to possess a firearm; must be eligible for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification.
The successful candidate should be service-oriented and strongly desire to improve the quality of life in their community. They will also possess good verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, the ability to react quickly and effectively in stressful situations, the ability to perform all essential functions of the position, and the ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment.
Application: Submit DJ-LE-330 by mail to the Town of Grand Chute Police Department, 1900 Grand Chute Blvd, Appleton, WI 54913, Attention: Phyl Peters, or by email to phyl.peters@grandchutewi.gov. The applicant must meet all qualifications for the position at the time of submission. Faxed applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions, contact Phyl Peters at (920) 832-1575 or phyl.peters@grandchutewi.gov.
The application deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025. Note that lateral transfer and certifiable candidates may be invited to test or interview before the deadline. DJ-LE-330 is available at https://wilenet.widoj.gov/. Applicants should record their Law Enforcement Standards Board certification status in Section 2 of the application and complete Section 6.
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Salary : $31 - $45