What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at Jefferson Police Department?
The Jefferson Police Department is seeking several candidates to attend police recruit academy this fall. An initial hourly wage of $22.00 an hour has been authorized for qualified candidates while attending the academy.
Upon successful completion of the academy officers will move into the regular pay schedule at the starting rate of $31.59 per hour.
The Jefferson Police Department is seeking candidates that want to be part of a team who is passionate about serving the community. Our team is currently in the rebuilding stage looking for others to contribute to the future development of the department. The department will invest in specialized training for those that prove they are committed to the team and the department.
Jefferson is a growing community that supports its police officers and presents plenty of opportunity to interact with the public in its many parks, schools, and community sponsored events.
Officers must reside within 30 miles of the city limits within 2yrs of employment, and 60 college credits must be obtained within 5 yrs of law enforcement standards board certification.
Qualifications
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear and concise speech
- Driver's license
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.59 - $36.41 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jefferson, WI 53549 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jefferson, WI 53549: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $36