Police Officer

Middleton Police Department Job Posting

The Middleton Police Department is seeking motivated team-oriented candidates who are looking for a challenging but rewarding career in law enforcement. We will provide all necessary training, so no prior experience is necessary. We are also accepting applications for lateral transfers for those candidates who are already certified law enforcement officers. Lateral candidates may be eligible to enter at a higher pay. Whether you are new to the law enforcement as a career or an experienced veteran officer we have a place for you! The Middleton Police Department provides an opportunity to serve a vibrant and growing community committed to a "Good Neighbor" spirit. Middleton is the place for you! Come join our team; we can't wait to meet you! The Middleton Police Department consists of 54 employees, including 42 sworn officers. The staff includes a Chief of Police, two Captains, four Lieutenants, four Sergeants, four Detectives, three School Resource Officers, a Community Policing Officer, a K9 Officer, and 22 patrol officers.

Police Officers are generalists responsible for a wide range of tasks associated with police service, including but not limited to the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the investigation of crimes and other incidents of public concern, the protection of life, property, civil rights, and public order and other services which contribute to the individual and collective safety and welfare of citizens. Police Officers have the duty to be knowledgeable in the law and legal procedures; departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations; the skills, techniques and practices necessary to successfully discharge their responsibilities. They are expected to be diligent and aggressive in the performance of duties and responsibilities consistent with department policies and priorities and to be mindful of departmental goals and objectives. Police Officers receive general supervision and from time to time receive direction as to specific duties and responsibilities from a supervisor. Their work is subject to review by ranking officers. Police Officers must obey lawful orders issued by appropriate authority.

All applicants for this position may enter laterally as a Police Officer II and progress as follows:

• Officers with greater than four (4) years' experience and an Associate Degree shall enter as a Police Officer II. Promotions to Police Officer III shall be upon completion of four (4) years of service with the Middleton Police Department or upon obtaining a Bachelor's Degree and two years of service with the Middleton Police Department, whichever is reached first.
• Officers with greater than four (4) years' experience and a Bachelor's degree shall enter as a Police Officer II. Promotion to Police Officer III shall be upon the completion of two years of service with the Middleton Police Department.

Police Officers hired and entering laterally as a Police Officer II shall enter at the accrual rate of fifteen (15) days of vacation per year.

This position is a Regular Full-Time Permanent position. Full time employees are eligible and required to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Other benefits available are dependent on the status to which applicants are hired. See the benefit portion of the job posting for details. This position is:

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Basis: Salaried, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: 75 hours per pay period, rotating 6 days on - 3 days off
• Non-supervisory
• Represented

Documentation Submission: Please note that this application requires the submission of supporting documents including a narrative essay. Details regarding the narrative essay responses can be found in Supplemental Question #17. Failure to submit the required documentation will disqualify your application from consideration.

The City of Middleton honors and recognizes the sacrifice and dedication made by veterans of the United States Armed Services, and the unique skills, experiences, and abilities they bring to the workplace. The City's Veterans' Preference Program is designed and implemented to encourage and enable the recruitment, review and potential hire of qualified veterans. This program does not guarantee the selection of any veteran or eliminate the need for such veterans to otherwise meet all basic qualifications for the position(s) for which they apply. Please see the Veterans' Preference Program link on the Job Opportunities page menu for the details and requirements of the program.

The City of Middleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.