Police Officer- Lateral Hire

City of Beloit Beloit, Wisconsin, United States Full-Time

About this position

<br><dl style="margin: 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><dd style=" margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal !important;"><p style=" font-style: normal; margin: 0px; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px;"><em style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-indent: 0px;"><strong>This job posting is only for applicants that are certified law enforcement officers&nbsp;<em style="text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted"><strong>with a minimum of 1 year of experience as a law enforcement officer</strong></em>.&nbsp;</strong></em><em style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><strong>If you don't have experience as a law enforcement officer, please apply for the position "Police Officer."</strong></strong></span></em><br style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><br style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">The City of Beloit Police Department, a department whose personnel are committed to protecting the lives, property and rights of all citizens, is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The Department continues to evolve through enhanced leadership, strong community relationships, and modern-day policing strategies. This is a great opportunity for a committed individual who enjoys serving the public and working in a progressive, forward-thinking organization.</span><br style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><br style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">City of Beloit Police Officers are responsible for ensuring the constitutional rights of all residents. Officers enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the ordinances of the City of Beloit. Primarily officers focus on the prevention of criminal activity and disorder in Beloit neighborhoods while providing day-to-day police service and engagement with the community.</span><br><br></p><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><u><strong><strong>Why work for the City of Beloit?</strong></strong></u></span></div><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">Further Education Pay Incentives</span></div><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">Two set days off &amp; every other weekend off</span></div><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">Overtime Opportunities</span></div><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">Retirement Insurance</span></div><div style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">No Residency Requirement</span></div></dd><dd style=" margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal !important;"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><em>Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received.</em></span></dd><dt style=" margin-bottom: 5px; color:inherit; font-weight: bold;"><br></dt></dl>

<undefined><u style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted">MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</u><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Must be a certified law enforcement officer with a minimum of 1 year of experience as a law enforcement officer.</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. Must be a certified law enforcement officer with the State of Wisconsin or must pass the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Reciprocity Examination within 1 year of hire.</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. &nbsp;High School Diploma or equivalent.</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4. Possession of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5. Must be a United States citizen</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6. Must have the ability to speak and write the English language.</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7. 40 Credits at time of application; 60 credits prior to completion of 5th year of employment as a law enforcement officer from a school that is accredited with the North Central Association of Colleges &amp; Schools or equivalent accrediting body</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8. Applicants cannot be convicted of any felony or crime of domestic violence unless granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9. Bilingual speaking candidates highly desired.</span><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong style=" font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><strong>***Lateral Pay and Vacation for Law Enforcement Experience***</strong></strong><br style=" font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></strong><br style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Equal opportunity employer &nbsp;</span><br></undefined>


Salary Information

$$31.48 - $$38.75 Hourly Wage