Police Officer

Responsibilities Respond to routine and emergency calls for service and take necessary action consistent with applicable laws, department policy, procedures, and training. Exercise the lawful use of arrest, force, search, and seizure powers in the investigation and enforcement of criminal, non‑criminal, ordinance, and traffic violations. Make independent observations to identify existing or potential problems or conditions requiring attention, and initiate appropriate precautionary, preventative, or corrective measures. Conduct thorough and accurate investigations and/or follow‑up on all assigned or initiated activity. Document occurrences and activities through the preparation of thorough and accurate reports. Offer credible testimony at trials or hearings regarding the specifics of an incident, arrests made, evidence gathered, or other investigations completed. Follow and obey lawful orders as well as department rules, policies, procedures, and directives. Promote professional relationships within the Department, Village government, other governmental agencies, and the community in the furtherance of the department’s mission, goals, and objectives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to meet requirements for the position of police officer established by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board and the Village of Whitefish Bay Police Commission. Ability to attain and maintain the required level of proficiency or certification in all duties where standards are formally defined. Ability to properly operate motor vehicles and all police equipment necessary to discharge job‑related duties. Ability to qualify with, carry, and maintain proficiency with department firearms in accordance with department policies and standards. Ability to have a full range of movement, physical strength, endurance, fitness, and conditioning to protect oneself or others, and subdue, control, or arrest resisting subjects. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deal effectively, ethically, and compassionately with victims, suspects, and others. Ability to control situations where authority is needed. Ability to recall details, copy written and oral information, and apply instructions with high accuracy. Ability to analyze situations, exercise independent judgment, and make judicious decisions. Ability to identify and gather information needed to generate effective solutions to problems or disputes. Ability to exercise discretion consistent with department policy. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances related to duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of department rules, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of arrest, search, and seizure concepts, evidence collection and preservation, and current investigative, interrogation, and interview techniques. Knowledge of crime scene management and control. Knowledge of village geography. Benefits 12 paid holidays per year. Lateral transfer benefits: Applicants with less than three years of certified law‑enforcement experience shall start at Step 2 of the wage scale; those with more than three years shall start at Step 4. Lateral hires receive a one‑time compensation bonus of $6,000 paid upon completion of the probationary period; the bonus is repayable if the officer does not complete at least three years of employment. Certified law‑enforcement experience is credited for vacation. After initial training, officers may use a prorated portion of vacation time based on credited years. Beginning January 1 following hire, officers are entitled to vacation leave based on credited years of service. Additional Information Applicants who have submitted an application with the Whitefish Bay Police Department within the past six months are not eligible to reapply at this time. Applications from previous applicants received within this period will not be considered. Applicants must complete and attach the DJ‑LE‑330 form found at: Evaluations include a written exam, oral interview, psychological profile, medical examination, vision examination, drug screening, background investigation, and physical fitness/agility screening. Completed applications must include a completed DJ‑LE‑330 with the three written questions at the end of the application. Completed applications (DJ‑LE‑330) should be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io. Contact: Lieutenant Andrew Mroz Whitefish Bay Police Department 5300 N Marlborough Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Internet: #J-18808-Ljbffr