Police Officer

Janesville, WI
Janesville Police Department

Janesville-PD
Closing Date: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary: $50,751.00 Annually

Benefits Earning Potential: $82,085.00

The City of Janesville (population 66,544) is in south-central Wisconsin and the citizens of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

JPD’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Janesville by working cooperatively with the community and citizens to enforce the law, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime, and provide for a safe environment while serving with pride, honor, courage, and respect. In 2021 a community survey revealed that almost 90% of residents are satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of life in Janesville and 92% indicated that they were comfortable or very comfortable approaching a member of the department. Read the full survey results here or view the most recent annual report here.

Essential Duties
What will I do as a Police Officer?
Police Officers perform work in the enforcement of law and maintenance of order, protection of life and property, and prevention of crime. The function of this position is extremely varied and can change depending on the immediate situation. This position places very strenuous demands on an individual, including very physical and psychological demands. This position upholds the law, conducts routine patrol enforcement of state, county, and local laws and ordinances, maintains order, prevents crime, makes arrests, answers calls for service, and performs related work as required.

Find out more at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/janesvillewi