What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Transfer Police Officer position at Village of Germantown, WI?
Salary : $74,447.00 - $89,455.00 Annually
Location : Germantown Police Department
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202500006
Department : Police
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Summary of Job
The Germantown Police Department is accepting applications for lateral transfers from experienced law enforcement officers with a minimum of two (2) years continuous full-time experience.
We are a rapidly growing department with room for movement within the department. We have a good working relationship with our surrounding agencies. We were approved to hire four additional officer through a referendum for 2025. We have also had a few retirements, that make up seven immediate vacancies. Our officers work a 4-2 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts and have access to an onsite fitness room, with the ability to work out on duty during the last half-hour of a shift. Additionally, we are in the early stages of planning a new police facility to better serve our community and department.
Lateral Transfer Benefits
- Competitive Salary : Starting wage is based on years of full-time law enforcement experience.
- Vacation Accrual : Prior full-time law enforcement experience determines vacation accrual rates.
- Paid Holidays : 11
- Comp Time
- Sick Leave
- Uniforms Provided : All uniforms are department-issued and replaced as needed.
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Deferred Compensation
Specialty Assignments
Training & Professional Development
The Germantown Police Department is committed to frequent specialized and in-house training. Some of the instructor certifications are :
Additionally, we are integrating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into our Defensive Tactics training to enhance officer preparedness and safety.
Divisions & Leadership
At the Germantown Police Department, we pride ourselves on having dedicated, passionate professionals committed to serving our community. If you're seeking a new opportunity in law enforcement with room for growth and advancement, we encourage you to apply.
Accelerated Hiring Process :
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications :
Education Requirements :
Culture of Learning & Development
The Village of Germantown is committed to future investment by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with the Village of Germantown, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, and interests by participating in the following programs :
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation hours Accrual Rate
Recreation Discounts
Employees are given discounts for our Park & Recreation Programs as well as discount to our Kids Klub childcare.
Wellness Program
The Village of Germantown's Vitality wellness incentive program automatically integrates members' activity data from connections to apps, devices, gyms, studios and more so members can earn Points no matter how they're exercising. Employees earn wellness rewards for taking care of their everyday health-from completing fun activities and Challenges to regular dental exams and wellness checkups.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues that could affect your health, relationships and job performance.
Health Insurance
United Medical Resources (UMR) through United Health Care. Effective on the first day! Employees have a 12% premium share with wellness participation or 25% premium share if they choose to not participate in the wellness program.
Premium - $120.64 / month Single; $289.55 / month Family
Deductible : $3,000 Single; $6,000 Family
Dental Insurance
1,300 annual benefit per eligible person; Premium paid 100% by the Village with $25 deductible.
Life Insurance
Employer-paid basic premium, value equal to 100% of the employee's annual salary rounded to the highest $1,000 with employee option to purchase up to two additional increments for a total of 5 times the employee's annual salary.
Long Term / Short Term Disability Insurance
The Village of Germantown offers a Short Term Disability plan through ETF to any regular employee that works at least 24 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by ETF and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 75% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days.
Supplemental Benefits
Accident Insurance and Vision Insurance
Retirement
Wisconsin Retirement System pension program participation with Employer Share 14.95% gross wage. Optional participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Flexible Spending Plan
Diversified administered program (Section 125) with ability for pre-tax payment of qualifying medical, dental, and childcare expenses (up to federal limits)
Pay Periods / Direct Deposit
Village employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Monday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the Village requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.
Salary : $74,447 - $89,455
