What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Entry Level position at State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management?
Introduction
The Sun Prairie Police Department is now accepting applications for entry-level Police Officers. Become a part of our team, where we foster relationships and address challenges through our Core Values : Exceptional Service & Problem Solving (Competence), Professionalism (Character), and Employee Fulfillment (Leadership).
Position Summary
- Patrols all assigned areas for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of State Statutes and City Ordinances.
- Responds to requests for service in both emergency and non-emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
- Responds to ambulance calls, provides first responder emergency service until the City's Emergency Medical Technicians arrive.
- Takes action to prevent criminal acts by checking residential, commercial and industrial structures and investigates suspicions conditions, activities or persons.
- Responds to the scene of traffic accidents and investigates the accident.
- Determines if any traffic laws have been violated and writes a detailed report identifying the circumstances involved in the accidents.
- Directs and controls traffic and enforces the established traffic laws.
- Provides enforcement of the criminal law : identifies and arrests violators. Upon arrest, the Police Officer books the violator on charges and prepares a variety of Police reports to be used in the criminal prosecution.
- Testifies in court.
- Conducts the initial crime investigation at the scene of criminal activity.
- Secures the scene, identifies and collects evidence and interviews witnesses.
- May be assigned other duties, as needed, for certain periods of time.
- May be assigned to field training of new officers, provide animal control services, answers the telephone, dispatches information and provides information to the public on all emergency and non-emergency Police issues.
- Routinely utilize in-car computers, as well as desk-top computers, running a variety of software applications.
- Ensures that all police equipment and police vehicles are properly maintained.
- Prepares various written reports / forms and dictates reports for transcription.
- May provide information and / or references to other law enforcement agencies when required.
Salary Information
This is an accelerated hiring process designed to streamline your path to becoming part of our team. The starting pay for this position is $36.92 per hour. We also offer an exceptional benefits package, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and 0% employee premium contribution for health and dental insurance.
Job Details
Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation, physical and psychological assessments. Must have the ability to safely lift 100 pounds from ground to waist level (the weight of one end of an average stretcher / individual combination). Must possess the physical ability and strength necessary to perform the job safely and effectively and must complete general strength and flexibility testing. Must have the strength and dexterity to be able to safely and effectively operate a firearm.
Qualifications
How To Apply
To submit your application, please go to www.cityofsunprairie.com / jobs . If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.com .
The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play.
Deadline to Apply
Application deadline is January 24, 2025.
Salary : $37
