Police Officer

Police Officer Position

The Germantown Police Department is accepting applications for the position of police officer to fill vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. In addition, if you are currently a law enforcement officer and have two (2) years of continuous full-time experience, we do offer a lateral transfer process that foregoes the physical readiness screening and written testing.

We are a rapidly growing department with room for movement within the department. We have a good working relationship with our surrounding agencies. We are looking to establish and eligibility list to fill 3 vacancies. Our officers work a 4-2 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts and have access to an onsite fitness room, with the ability to work out on duty during the last half-hour of a shift.

Germantown is close to the metro Milwaukee area and is noted for its rural feel with easy access to restaurants and sporting events. The community is noted for its outstanding schools and commitment to public safety. The Village is proud of a very robust park system and a recently constructed pavilion where residents are able to enjoy live music throughout the summer.

Benefits include competitive salary, vacation accrual, paid holidays, comp time, sick leave, uniforms provided, health and dental insurance, life insurance, Wisconsin Retirement Fund, deferred compensation, and more.

Specialty assignments include field training officer, K9, evidence technician, drug recognition expert, peer support team, drone operator, SWAT, community policing officer, multi-jurisdictional drug investigator, and instructor certifications.

Training and professional development includes defensive tactics, firearms, emergency vehicle operation, vehicle contacts, tactical response, pursuit intervention technique, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Divisions and leadership include command staff, detective bureau, crime prevention officer, metro drug unit investigator, K9 unit, and school resource officers.

At the Germantown Police Department, we pride ourselves on having dedicated, passionate professionals committed to serving our community. If you're seeking a new opportunity in law enforcement with room for growth and advancement, we encourage you to apply.

Accelerated hiring process for lateral transfer includes interviews with command staff and police and fire commission members, background investigation, medical exam, and psychological examination.

Duties include protecting citizens, preventing crime, apprehending suspects, conducting criminal investigations, testifying in court, maintaining safe traffic conditions, and assisting with medical assistance.

Qualifications include being 19 years of age, ability to handle several tasks simultaneously, ability to possess a firearm, ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment, ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, valid driver's license, good driving record, good physical condition, good verbal and written communication skills, no domestic abuse convictions, no felony convictions, ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations, U.S. citizen, and vision correctable to 20 / 20.

Education requirements include a high school diploma and 60 college credits / associate's degree.