Police Officer

Salary: $70,844.80 – $86,902.40 Annually

Position Summary:

The Caledonia Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer. We are looking to fill current openings and to establish a list for anticipated future vacancies. Now is a great time to join the Caledonia Police Department. Our new Public Safety Building is now finished and we are continuing to move forward with the hiring of 8 new officers that were approved in a referendum in April 2023. This will help us to be more effective in all that we do and provide greater community engagement.

If you are already a police officer but are looking for a change, consider a lateral move to Caledonia. Lateral Hiring: The Village may hire external certified experienced applicants and set initial compensation and vacation accrual at a higher step, not to exceed the applicant’s actual prior years of full-time law enforcement service.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol assignments, as directed;

• Enforcement of all applicable local/county ordinances, State Statutes and Federal laws through surveillance, investigation and/or arrest, as appropriate, including the issuance of tickets for violations;

• Compliance with all policies and procedures of the department; • Respond and follow through on citizen complaints;

• Traffic control measures for accidents, events, obstacles, incidents, crime scenes, and other activities, as needed; • Recognize, locate, obtain and secure evidence while preserving the chain of custody;

• Prepare written reports and record maintenance, including daily log entries, daily activity sheets, incident investigations, arrests, and other records; • Participate in court case preparation, appearances and prosecution as required;

• Provide first aid, residential and/or business security checks, crisis assistance, and other safety or security activities, as needed;

• Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment, used in the performance of the position;

• Serve as a positive community resource by establishing and maintaining working relationships with residents, businesses and visitors;

• Provide public education information to residents, schools and groups, concerning public safety, as assigned;

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 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
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Minimum age 21
• High school diploma
• 60 college credits / Associate’s degree
• Pay is reflective of the current bargaining agreement. The successor agreement is currently being negotiated.