Police Officer

Oak Creek, WI
Oak Creek Police Department

Position Summary:

The Police Officer provides at the highest level possible police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement services to the community while protecting the constitutional rights of all individuals.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect.
  • Performs security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and
    arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct using own judgment in deciding course of action being
    expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
  • Comprehend and utilize the Incident Command System. Upon arrival at an incident, the officer must assume
    and verbalize incident command to both dispatch and responding officers. This command includes, but is not
    limited to, directing responding personnel to needed areas and the appropriate tasks to be performed to stabilize the incident, as well as maintaining accountability of officers and their safety. Incident command
    responsibilities will remain with this officer until the incident is concluded or they have been relieved by an
    individual of more authority or expertise.
  • Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.
  • Investigates and renders assistance at scene of traffic crashes. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements, photos and draws diagrams of accident scenes as necessary.
  • Prepares a variety of reports and records including reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol
    influence reports, intoxilyzer check list, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.
  • Undertakes community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.
  • Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, interviews suspects, obtaining evidences and compiles information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities.
  • Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, District and City
  • Prosecutor’s Offices regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.
  • Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate incident command, investigation activities,
    provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department
    activities.

Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate, followed by a minimum of 60 accredited college credits. A currently certified police officer in the State of Wisconsin will satisfy the 60 accredited college credits.
  • Certified Police Officer by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Training and Standards.
  • Possession of a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Loss of license or certification may be cause for demotion or termination.
  • Must reside inside area described by Ordinance 1646 as amended.