Salary: $57,772.40 - $85,833.44 Annually

Location : 111 Lincoln St. Verona, WI

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: PD2024-01

Department: Police Department

Opening Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date: 5/13/2024 4:30 PM Central

Summary of Job

Are you looking for an agency where you can develop and thrive under servant-style leadership? Look no further! The Verona Police Department has three vacancies in its uniformed patrol staff at the rank of Patrol Officer. These positions are assigned to Field Operations, and are responsible for preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and investigations concerning criminal matters. The department is a full service, 24-hour police agency, which embraces community oriented policing and neighborhood problem-solving. Specialized functions within the department include, but are not limited to, the K9 unit, drone program, bike patrol (including eBikes), firearms instructor, evidence technician, detective, emergency vehicle operations instructor, defense and arrest tactics instructor, field training officer, community service officer, and crowd control team.

$4,500 bonus for lateral recruitments hired in 2024! Accelerated hiring process! Competitive salary and benefits package - Chief shall have the discretion to start a newly hired employee at any step commensurate with the officer's prior experience: one (1) year of seniority, three (3) years of seniority, five (5) years of seniority, and seven (7) years of seniority. Qualified lateral transfers will also receive up to two weeks sick leave, dependent upon years of experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and investigations containing criminal matters.

Qualifications

Qualifications to Apply: United States citizen; 18 years of age; high school graduate or the equivalent; possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license; binocular vision correctable to 20/20; no color blindness; no criminal record which substantially relates to the work of a police officer; good physical and mental health; weight reasonably related to height; and 20 fully accredited college credits. Additionally, must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of a law enforcement officer, use of standard police equipment, perform all police use-of-force techniques and verbal and written communications.

Additional Information

The selection process includes, but is not limited to; written examinations, oral interviews, strength and agility tests, assessment center, medical examinations, character investigations, psychological examination and drug testing. A probationary period of 18 months is required.

Important dates to note:

Application Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Written Test Dates (your choice): Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. OR Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Assessment Center Dates (one of two dates being reserved*): Either Tuesday OR Wednesday, May 28 OR May 29, 2024. *Assessment Centers will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, unless there is a greater number of qualfied applicants that requires two days of Assessment Centers, in which case the second day (May 29, 2024) will be filled as well. Assessment Centers start at 8:00 a.m. (sharp) and conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m.

PFC Interviews: Week of June 3, 2024; exact date and time to be determined.

Anticipated Hire Date: July 29, 2024.

The City of Verona offers a comprehensive benefits package. Below is a summary of the benefits offered.

INSURANCES:

Health Insurance: The City of Verona participates in the Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Plan. Employees can choose from a variety of health care providers (Dean, Quartz-UW, GHC) that offer the same great uniform benefit package. Each package is highlighted by a zero deductible plan with affordable premiums!

Dental Insurance: Employer pays entire cost of Delta Dental group dental insurance plan.

Life Insurance: Employer pays cost of basic Wisconsin Group Life Insurance Plan which is equal to your annual earnings.

Long Term Disability Insurance: Wisconsin Income Continuation Program. Currently no premium.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at 1 day (8hrs) per month. Accrual maximum of 1120 hours (140 working days).

VACATION:
-Six (6) full months through completion of one (1) year: 48 hours
- First day of second year through completion of fifth year: 96 hours
- First day of sixth year through completion of ninth year: 136 hours
- First day of tenth year through completion of fourteenth year: 176 hours
- First day of fifteenth year through completion of nineteenth year: 216 hours
- First day of twentieth year and over: 232 hours

PAID HOLIDAYS: 12 days

EDUCATION INCENTIVE:

- Ninety-six (96) credits or more earned at an accredited institute of higher learning for which such credits shall be accepted toward a college degree, shall cause the employee to receive incentive pay on their base rate at six percent (6%).
- Upon receiving a BA/BS degree, the employee will receive incentive pay on their base rate at eight percent (8%).
- Upon receiving a graduate degree, the employee will receive incentive pay on their base rate at ten percent (10%).

PENSION: City and Employee each pay contributions for participation in Wisconsin Retirement System. The 2024 rate is 21.2% of gross pay. The City pays 14.3% and the employee pays 6.9%.

OTHER: Employees are offered participation in the following at their own expense.

Two 457 deferred compensation programs.
Annual pre-tax flex spending accounts.
Group vision insurance.
Additional Wisconsin Group Life Insurance coverage.

01

Have you ever been cited or charged with ANY law violation; including felony, misdemeanor, ordinance, or traffic law violations, other than parking tickets?

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question regarding citations or charges, please explain: the date (MM/YYYY), location, charge/violation, and disposition of the case. If you answered "No" to the previous question, indicate "N/A."

03

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board requires all law enforcement officers to meet the following criteria:1) Officers must be at least 18 years of age.2) Officers must be a United States citizen.3) Officers must NOT have any felony convictions.4) Officers must NOT have any domestic violence convictions.5) Officers must NOT be prohibited from possessing a firearm.Do you meet these requirements?

04

Are you currently or have you ever been certified or licensed as a law enforcement or peace officer, either on a full-time or part-time basis?

05

If yes, please provide the state of issuance:

06

Date originally issued:

07

Expiration date:

08

Current status of law enforcement or peace officer license:

Valid - Active Status
Valid - Inactive Status
Lapsed
Surrendered
Suspended
Revoked

09

Where did you attend basic police recruit training?

10

What were the dates of your attendance of recruit training? (Indicate "From MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY

11

Have you maintained your continuing education and/or 24 hour annual recertification training?

12

Have you applied for employment with other law enforcement agencies? If yes, please indicate the date(s) and agency(ies) for which you applied. If no, indicate "N/A."

13

Were you the subject of a background investigation by any law enforcement agency which considered you for employment?

14

If yes, please list which agency(ies) completed a background investigation, along with the month/year it was completed. If no, indicated "N/A."

15

List all law enforcement intern or explorer programs from high school and college, if any, including the date, school, department involved, and the advisor's name and telephone number.

16

Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?

17

Please provide your Driver's License Number, State, and Expiration date:

18

In the past 10 years, have you ever had a Driver's license suspended, revoked, or restricted?

19

If yes, please indicate the date(s):

20

Have you ever been cited, charged, and/or convicted of operating a motor vehicle , snowmobile, or boat while under the influence of an intoxicant or with a legally prohibited blood alcohol concentration?

21

If "yes," indicate the dates, county and state of occurrence:

22

Do you currently use alcoholic beverages?

23

If no, have you ever used alcoholic beverages?

24

If you answered "Yes" to either of the previous two questions, please describe your current and/or previous use of alcoholic beverages, including the date (MM/YYYY) of last use. If you answered "No" to both questions above, indicate "N/A."

25

Do you currently use marijuana?

26

If no, have you ever used marijuana?

27

If you answered "Yes" to either of the previous two questions, please describe your current and/or previous use of marijuana, including the date (MM/YYYY) of last use. If you answered "No" to both questions above, indicate "N/A."

28

Do you currently use non-prescription illegal drugs, such as opiates, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and/or methamphetamines?

29

If no, have you ever used non-prescription illegal drugs, such as opiates, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and/or methamphetamines?

30

If you answered "Yes" to either of the previous two questions, please describe your current and/or previous use of non-prescription illegal drugs, including the date (MM/YYYY) of last use. If you answered "No" to both questions above, indicate "N/A."

31

Are you now, or have you ever been involved (as an adult) as a plaintiff, defendant, petitioner or respondent, in any civil court action?

32

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question regarding civil court action, please explain: the date, location, name of court, circumstances, and disposition. If you answered "No" to the previous question, indicate "N/A."

33

As an adult, have you ever had ANY contact with a police agency? (This includes contacts as a witness, victim, reporting party, cited person, suspect, etc.)

34

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question regarding having ANY contact with a police agency, please list the following: date (MM/YYYY), location, circumstances, and police agency involved. If you have never had ANY contact with a police agency, indicate "N/A."

35

Do you know of any reason why you would not be able to perform (with reasonable accommodation) any job-related task or function as specified in the job description?

36

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question regarding a reason(s) you would not be able to perform any job-related task or function, please explain. If you answered "No," indicate "N/A."

37

Prior to final appointment, all applicants tentatively selected for employment are required to submit to the following examinations: vision, hearing, medical, psychological, and drug screen by a physician and psychologist of the City's choice at City expense. Additionally, all applicants are required to complete a background investigation. Will you consent to such examinations, tests, and investigations?

38

Please describe any special skills, abilities, experiences, volunteer work, hobbies, etc. which may enhance your qualifications for the position.

39

The Verona Police Department requires an applicant for employment as a law enforcement officer to have, at a minimum, twenty (20) fully accredited college level credits, unless the applicant was first employed and certified as a Wisconsin law enforcement officer prior to February 1, 1993 (LES 2.01(1)(e)). Have you been continuously employed as a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certified officer prior to February 1, 1993?

40

Indicate your highest level of education:

High School / GED
0 (zero) to 19 (nineteen) college credits completed (no degree)
20 (twenty) to 59 (fifty-nine) college credits completed (no degree)
60 (sixty) or more college credits completed (no degree)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

41

Indicate the number of hours of any specialized training or certifications you have received that is related to the work of a police officer, such as radar, intoximeter, interviewing, CPR, AED, Taser (ECDs), bike patrol, etc. Do NOT include general in-service or law enforcement academy training. In addition, please upload an attachment which outlines the above information. Be specific on your attachment: List the date of training, training topic, who the topic was presented by, and the number of hours.

0 to 39 Hours
40 to 119 Hours
120 to 199 Hours
200 to 299 Hours
300 to 399 Hours
400 to 499 Hours
500 or More Hours

42

The Verona Police Department will not be able to consider your response to the previous question regarding specialized training without supplemental documentation which explains your specialized training. If applicable, have you uploaded an attachment to support your answer to the above question? (If you do not have any specialized training, please indicate "N/A.")

43

Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?

44

If yes, please indicate your dates of service, whether you served active duty and/or reserve, and your current military status:

45

I certify to the best of my knowledge this application is true and complete. I understand that if I am employed, any intentional misrepresentation made as a part of this application may be considered as cause for dismissal.

I agree.
I disagree.

Required Question