Police Officer

Police Officer

Fox Crossing is located in the northeast corner of Winnebago County, neighboring the cities of Neenah, Menasha and Appleton. Fox Crossing has enjoyed steady growth for many years and is presently one of the largest villages in Wisconsin with a 2024 population estimate of 19,285. Fox Crossing has a service area of 14.12 square miles that includes two major highways that intersect within our boundaries.

The Fox Crossing Police Department has 31 sworn officers, including several specialized assignments. Some of these assignments include: Detective, School Resource Officer, Community Liaison Officer, Drug Investigator, SWAT, K-9 Handler, Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert, Honor Guard, and Crash Team Investigator.

Patrol schedule consists of 12 hours shifts, 3 days on/3 days off. This schedule creates an additional 120 hours of PTO that can be used as time off or paid out at the end of the year.

The purpose of this position is to protect and serve the citizens while enforcing the laws of the State of Wisconsin and municipal ordinances of the Village of Fox Crossing. The work is performed under the direction of the patrol lieutenant.

Candidates with prior law enforcement experience are eligible for competitive lateral entry.

Examples of duties include:

• Patrol the streets, highways, and public areas of the community.
• Investigate traffic accidents.
• Enforce state statues, local ordinances, and traffic laws.
• Administer aid to persons injured until First Responder or ambulance personnel arrive.
• Respond to and investigate all incidents assigned.
• Arrest or refer persons who violate State statutes or Village ordinances.

Additional tasks and responsibilities:

• Prepare reports for processing.
• Prepare all additional forms and paperwork as required by policy.
• Testify in court when summoned.
• Check homes of citizens on vacations
• Complete security checks of businesses
• Assist other Village departments or other law enforcement agencies when requested.
• Assist citizens with vehicle lockouts when possible.

Minimum job requirements include:

• Applicant must have a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited university or technical college
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States
• Applicant must be eligible for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
• Applicant must be able to possess a firearm, no felony convictions, no domestic abuse convictions
• Applicant must be able to give credible testimony in a court of law

Other requirements:

• Vision correctable to 20/20
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• Ability to perform all essential functions of this position
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment

Supplemental information:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled for selected candidates. The process may include application screening and scoring: oral interviews; written examination; psychological profile; medical examinations; vision examination; drug screen; background investigation; physical fitness/agility screening.

The Village of Fox Crossing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The Fox Crossing Police Department offers a complete benefits package to full-time, represented employees including: health, dental and vision care, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and disability insurance. Paid time off includes holidays, vacation, sick leave, Kelly time (120 hours) and compensatory time. This package also includes the Wisconsin Retirement System and voluntary deferred compensation 457 (b) plans for retirement purposes.