Police Reserve Officer (Non Sworn)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Reserve Police Officer may be called upon to assist in maintaining the preservation of public peace, safety, and good order within the Wisconsin State Fair Park. The Reserve Officer also performs special assignments to include assisting sworn personnel, the Mounted Unit, Police Information Booths, Booking Officers, security checkpoints, and other duties assigned under the direction of police supervisors.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
This position is an unclassified, Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.

COMPENSATION:
The starting wage for this role will be $18.50 per hour.

WHO CAN APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist sworn law enforcement personnel as directed
• Provides assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Takes appropriate action on matters affecting public safety
• Performs specialized assignments and duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or designee
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

• Able to work cooperatively and harmoniously with the public and others
• Interact courteously with all levels of supervision
• Ability to understand and apply department protocols that are applicable to the position
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in the use and maintenance of equipment applicable to the position
• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training requirements applicable to position.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a citizen of the State of Wisconsin
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• No felony convictions, unless fully pardoned
• Free from physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect performance of duties as a Reserve Police Officer
• Be of good moral character
• Pass a background investigation conducted by the Police Department annually

• Regular: Standing, bending, use of both hands, arms and legs, simultaneous mental/muscular coordination, oral communication, hearing, near and far vision, depth perception, color identification, feeling, twisting and pressure involving wrists, arms and hands.
• Frequent: Walking, climbing stairs, balancing, reaching, repetitive finger movements.
• Occasional: Moderate and light lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling.
• Be able to endure exposure to extreme heat and limited cold, loud noises, dusty conditions, unsanitary conditions, and possible blood borne exposure.
• Be able to perform duties in an outdoor setting including all weather conditions.

SPECIAL NOTES:
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

TO APPLY :
We are accepting applications online. You will be required to upload the following documents to be considered for the role:
Police Reserve Officer Application

Application materials must be received by Monday, March 31, 2025. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue, hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, WI Products Pavilion, and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.

Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live, and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working, and playing. Visit discovermilwaukee.com for more information.

All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency:, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.