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Police Officer

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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$70,570 / year median in Wisconsin

+4% projected growth

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Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Greenfield, WI Greenfield Police Department Salary:
$69,949.32
Annually Position Summary:
Patrols assigned beat on foot or in patrol car to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, assist citizens in maintaining a safe community and arrests violators by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions:
Controlling the assigned area using generally accepted police procedures. Establishing positive rapport with the general public. Recognizing and reporting situations which may be particularly disturbing or a threat to the general public order. Recognizing and reporting potential health and safety hazards to the appropriate agency. Responding to general public calls for assistance. Investigating accidents, complaints and reported possible criminal activity. Performing surveillance and investigation. Recognizing, locating, possessing and securing evidence while preserving the chain of custody. Monitoring compliance with local, state, and county ordinances. Directing and rerouting traffic around obstacles, accidents, crime scenes, or other needed rerouting. Investigating traffic accidents, administering first aid until arrival of emergency medical technicians, or appropriate medical help. Issuing traffic citations for moving and non-moving violations.
Requirements:
A minimum of sixty (60) college level credits from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment. Eligibility for law enforcement certification from the State of Wisconsin Standards Board. Possession and maintenance of Wisconsin driver's license. Demonstration of effective interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and peers. Proficiency on the operation of firearms as measured by departmental standards. No felony conviction or conviction of any other offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless granted a complete and unconditional pardon. Any other conviction which would disqualify employee from possessing a firearm.
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