Police Officer

SUMMARY OF JOB

Looking for a better work–life balance? Would you like to work fewer than 40 hours a week and have every other weekend off?

Our officers enjoy this flexible schedule—along with one of the best benefits packages in Dane County.

This process is for full-time applicants only. Please apply through this process only if you are seeking a full-time position.

Join a team that values your time, your well-being, and your service to the community!

As a progressive agency, we are interested in individuals from all backgrounds.

Stoughton is a rapidly growing suburb of Madison and Janesville, WI. As our city grows, so does our Police Department. As a City of Stoughton Police Officer, you will have daily opportunities to serve and make a difference in people's lives. Our officers protect and enhance the quality of life by providing fair, conscientious, and professional law enforcement services to our community.

The City is now offering a generous lateral transfer package that includes accelerated pay, vacation, and field training. Once you're a member of our team, we have a variety of opportunities to join a specialty unit: Drone Pilot Unit, Honor Guard, Tactical Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Peer Support Unit, and Bicycle Unit.

Who should apply?

Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals: If you have previous law enforcement experience, we highly encourage you to apply. Your expertise, training, and on-the-job experience will be instrumental in contributing to our team's success. We appreciate the unique skills and insights you can bring to the table. We offer a robust lateral transfer program.

Police Academy Graduates: If you have successfully completed the Police Academy training, whether you recently graduated or have some experience, we welcome you to apply. Your knowledge and skills acquired through the academy will be highly valued as you embark on a fulfilling career with us.

Excellent Benefits Package

Full-time positions are non-exempt and include a comprehensive benefits package, which features:

• Enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
• Health with low premium and out-of-pocket costs.
• Dental insurance at no cost.
• A complimentary membership to Anytime Fitness.

Please Note: To be considered for this position, you must submit the following along with this online application:

• A completed DJ-LE-330 application as well as this online City application. Use the following link: DJ-LE-330 to obtain the DJ-LE-330, and when you have completed it, add it to your online application as an attachment. Please be sure to answer all the questions in section 6.
• Cover Letter
• Resume

This position will remain open until filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protect life and property through enforcement of Statutes and ordinances, investigating incidents and complaints, and monitoring traffic for the City of Stoughton.
• Patrols City for illegal and dangerous activity.
• Monitors traffic and issues traffic code violation citations. Directs vehicular traffic and pedestrians.
• Responds to traffic collisions, rollovers and reported hazards. Gathers information from participants and witnesses at scene regarding incidents. Clears road hazards. Assists emergency medical and rescue personnel at traffic collisions with injured and extrications.
• Responds to citizen complaints. Evaluates situations and gathers information from participants and witnesses. Detains and/or arrests suspects/participants and transports to appropriate agency. Provides aid to injured persons as appropriate and within capabilities
• Prepares incident and accident reports.
• Assists in traffic collision and criminal investigations. Gathers evidence and interviews witnesses and suspects. Participates in search and surveillance activities.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Logs patrol activity.
• Maintains knowledge of current police policy and procedures, traffic and criminal ordinances, State and Federal laws. Participates in on-going professional training and development.
• Maintains communication with general regarding public safety issues. May make public presentations to community groups and students regarding crime prevention and police activities.
• Serves warrants, summons, subpoena, court orders and other legal documents to City citizens.
• Transports subjects to other jurisdictions.
• Assists County, State and Federal emergency agency personnel as requested and needed.
• Performs animal control tasks.
• Responds to fire calls and provides traffic control assistance as needed.
• Monitors squad car maintenance and reports need for repairs.
• Assists motorists with locked vehicles and persons locked from buildings. Directs lost motorists.
• Responds to utility and other emergencies such as gas leaks, chemical spills, road hazards, etc.
• Assists with Salvation Army vouchers.
• Cleans vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 60 college credits.
• Wisconsin Police Officer certification.
• Previous experience working with the public.
• Certification/training in handgun, shotgun, CPR, OC spray, and impact weapon is required.
• A valid Wisconsin motor vehicle license.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort, as well as assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.
• Ability to persuade, convince, and/or train others, including the ability to act in a lead worker capacity. Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as incident/accident reports, driver license and motor vehicle registration records, warrant and commitment documents, photos, flow charts, worksheets, logs, municipal and county ordinances, lab reports, Physician's Desk Reference, school rosters, a variety of law enforcement forms, directories, court orders, state statutes, lists, schedules, investigation manuals, TIME system operating manuals and educational curricula.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with juveniles, parents, educators, attorneys, medical care providers, suspects, witnesses, detainees, business owners, social workers, psychologists, insurance company representatives, school personnel, District Attorney personnel, Judges, Department personnel, other law enforcement agency personnel, probation and parole personnel and the general public.

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as computer keyboard/typewriter, firearms, restraint devices, squad car, three-wheeler, binoculars, photocopier, intoxilyzer, radios, tape recorder, fax machine, alarms, 35 mm camera, common mechanic's tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as drawing, data entry and appropriate use of firearms.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to exert necessary physical force to restrain or subdue individuals.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and ingredients.

Environmental Adaptability

• Ability to work under mildly unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, violence,