Police Officer

Police Officer

Dodgeville Police Dept

Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Fill vacancy

Establish eligibility list

Type of Opening

Full-Time

Position Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work consisting of preventative patrol, community policing activities, criminal investigations, car crash investigations, enforcement of Federal and State Statutes, enforcement of Municipal Ordinances, first responder responsibilities, traffic control activities, provides emergency response to citizen requests and performs all other police functions within the City of Dodgeville

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

1) Job rate wages

2) Vacation time commensurate with the employee’s total full-time law enforcement employment

3) Accumulated sick leave credit commensurate with the employee’s total full-time law enforcement employment

Salary

$34.52 - $36.59 per Hour

Benefits:

• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Dental
• Education Incentive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Number of Paid Holidays: 13
• 2026 Wages increase to $35.90/$38.04
• 2027 Wages increase to $37.33/$39.57
• $1.00 Hourly Shift Differential from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• $800 Uniform Allowance (Year 1) $600 in subsequent years.
• $500 Annual Vision Reimbursement
• $300 Annual Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to possess a firearm
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Clear and concise speech
• Driver's license
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• Good driving record
• Good physical condition
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
• No domestic abuse convictions
• No felony convictions
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum Age: 18

Education Requirements

High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Oral Interviews
• Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
• Psychological Examination
• Written Exam
• Applicants must submit both a DJ-LE-330 Application and Resume. Application materials may be mailed to the agency, dropped off in person, or sent in PDF format via email to policechief@dodgevillewi.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)