Police Officer

Police Officer

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.

All applicants for this position

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.

Documentation Submission : Please note that this application requires the submission of supporting documents including a narrative essay. Failure to submit the required documentation will disqualify your application from consideration.

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

Essential Duties

• Perform all lawful assignments as prescribed by the Chief of Police or his / her designee and perform miscellaneous services as required by state law, city ordinance, and department policy.
• Engage in law enforcement patrol functions that may include : working different shifts, including weekends and holidays, walking foot patrol, riding a bike, and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure that they are secure.
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and on road conditions affected by fog, smoke, rain, ice, and snow.
• Effect an arrest using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
• Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting patrol vehicles; physically lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects, climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles, through openings (doors and windows); jumping from elevated surfaces, crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven surfaces; using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, detaining people, and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas.
• Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions.
• Conduct visual and audio surveillance.
• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic and take steps necessary to ensure the safe and lawful movement of vehicles and persons.
• Perform routine patrols of streets and other public places to prevent or observe crimes, other law violations or disturbances of the peace and initiate appropriate action.
• Respond to medical emergencies and render aid until relieved by competent emergency medical personnel.
• Probe suspicious circumstances.
• Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, when force may be justifiably used, and to what degree.
• Enforce City Ordinances and State and Federal laws impartially within specified limits of discretion as determined by department policy and their supervisor.

Effectively Communicate in varied situations that may include :

Perform related administrative duties and tasks that may include :

Other duties as assigned and appropriate.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Education

Training

Experience / Other

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 Citys Veterans Preference Program is designed and implemented to encourage and enable the recruitment, review