Police Officer ID- 9430
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A patrol officer's responsibility involves the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift, or on special assignments. The work involves an element of personal danger and the employee must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. The work assignments are general, and special instructions are received from a supervisor. Work is reviewed by inspection, observation of results and thorough oral and written reports.
Responsibilities
- Patrols city streets, roads and public places, either at large or in designated area;
- Checks buildings to ensure that they are in a safe condition and that no forced entries have occurred;
- Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations;
- Investigates automobile accidents, interviews witnesses, gathers information, locates and identifies hit and run vehicles and makes detailed reports;
- Makes arrests when violations of laws and/or city ordinances are observed or when warrants are in existence for known offenders;
- Investigates suspicious incidents occurring during tour of duty;
- Issues verbal warnings, written warnings or citations to observed offenders;
- Operates a police vehicle outfitted with police related equipment;
- Detects and interviews suspicious persons;
- Answers calls for service and complaints involving ordinance, misdemeanor and felony violations;
- Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to appropriate authorities;
- Identifies and solves community conflicts and problems;
- Conducts follow-up investigations when necessary;
- Operates equipment for detecting intoxicants;
- Serves as traffic controller at funerals, parades and other special events;
- Provides assistance and information to citizens and motorists;
- Reports the need for maintenance or repair of department vehicles and/or equipment, to ensure proper and efficient functioning at all times;
- Testifies in all court proceedings when required;
- Investigates and reports hazardous conditions that might constitute a danger to the public;
- Checks for stray animals and investigates all animal bites;
- Attends regular training classes in police methods and related subjects;
- Is proficient in the use and care of firearms and other weapons used by the department;
- Maintains records and prepares clear and concise reports;
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems;
- Demonstrates clear and concise communications skills
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Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree in Police Science or relevant Bachelor's Degree from accredited university or college, or 60 semester hours undergraduate credits from accredited university or college in Law Enforcement or related field
OR
Experience: An equal amount of Law Enforcement experience (i.e. sworn in prior to February 1, 1993). Meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
A valid State of Wisconsin Operator's License
Preference is given to candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing recruit school.
Residency requirement of 25 miles from the Public Safety Building within 18 months.
OR
Experience: An equal amount of Law Enforcement experience (i.e. sworn in prior to February 1, 1993). Meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
A valid State of Wisconsin Operator's License
Preference is given to candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing recruit school.
Residency requirement of 25 miles from the Public Safety Building within 18 months.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
This position must possess the ability to read and interpret policy manual, technical manuals, Wisconsin State Statutes, City ordinances, Supreme Court decisions and other related materials concerning police work; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages; Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical data and reports; Ability to interpret graphs; Ability to apply situational reasoning by exercising good judgment, decisiveness and creativity in complex situations when dealing in a sometimes hostile environment.
The City anticipates filling these positions pending Committee approval and funding.
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The City of Manitowoc is a qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness organization.
UNION POSITION: Governed by the contract between the City and the Law Enforcement Employee Relations Division of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 18 months except for fringe benefits and pay schedule which shall be a six (6) month period where applicable.
SICK LEAVE: All employees are granted eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, cumulative to nine hundred sixty (960) working hours. After seven hundred twenty (720) hours of accumulated time, a sick leave payout is available for half of the value of the excess credits when the employee's total first exceeds seven hundred twenty (720) hours. Sick leave is paid out at retirement.
HOLIDAYS: Nine full holidays per calendar year.
VACATION: Three days vacation awareded at hire.
One year of service 10 workdays
Two or more years of servcie 18 workdays
10 or more years of service 21 workdays
15 or more years of service 24 workdays
20 or more years of service 29 workdays
VACATION: Three days vacation awareded at hire.
One year of service 10 workdays
Two or more years of servcie 18 workdays
10 or more years of service 21 workdays
15 or more years of service 24 workdays
20 or more years of service 29 workdays
HEALTH INSURANCE: Medical (with a HSA), Prescription, Dental, & Vision plans. Manty Health and Wellness Clinic. Insurance begins the first day of the next month following 30 days of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE: Offered through the Wisconsin Retirement System. Insurance begins the first day of the next month following 30 days of employment. Employee pays first month's premium, employer pays remaining 11 months. Coverage is equal to employee's annual salary to next $1,000. Additional coverage available at employee's expense.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Begins immediately upon employment. Employer pays employer's share of employee's salary. The employee contributes the employee's share of the employee's salary.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT: Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for medical expenses.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for dependent child care and for limited dental/vision not covered by insurance.
PHYSICAL EXAM and DRUG TEST and BACKGROUND CHECK: Required of all newly hired employees, paid for by the City.
MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS: Tuition reimbursement, short-term and long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation plans for additional retirement savings, and Edvest-College savings plan.
LIFE INSURANCE: Offered through the Wisconsin Retirement System. Insurance begins the first day of the next month following 30 days of employment. Employee pays first month's premium, employer pays remaining 11 months. Coverage is equal to employee's annual salary to next $1,000. Additional coverage available at employee's expense.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Begins immediately upon employment. Employer pays employer's share of employee's salary. The employee contributes the employee's share of the employee's salary.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT: Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for medical expenses.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for dependent child care and for limited dental/vision not covered by insurance.
PHYSICAL EXAM and DRUG TEST and BACKGROUND CHECK: Required of all newly hired employees, paid for by the City.
MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS: Tuition reimbursement, short-term and long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation plans for additional retirement savings, and Edvest-College savings plan.
