Police Officer

Responsibilities

• Operate a law enforcement vehicle during emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic and on road conditions affected by fog, smoke, rain, ice or snow.
• Exercise appropriate and independent decision making in determining when reasonable suspicion exists to detain, when probable cause exists to arrest and search and when appropriate force may be used to gain and maintain control.
• Patrol streets, roads, alleys, business and residential areas of the city enforcing traffic, parking, criminal laws and city ordinances.
• Checks suspicious persons and/or vehicles.
• Responds to a wide variety of calls for service and investigates domestic violence, thefts, burglaries, assaults, missing children/persons, family disputes, alarms, and other law and ordinance violations.
• Interviews witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Prepares full and comprehensive investigative and other types of reports, including sketches.
• Testsifies in court using good communication skills.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas. Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of citations, affidavits and warrants.
• Conducts visual and audio surveillance.
• Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
• Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions.
• Performs rescue functions at emergencies, accidents and disasters, administering first aid, CPR and using an automatic emergency defibrillation unit.
• Proficiently and safely loads, unloads, aims and fires handguns, shotguns, rifles and other agency firearms from a variety of body positions, while under stressful conditions.

Requirements

• A United States citizen.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Sixty (60) college credits with a minimum of a C average (2.0 grade average on a 4.0 grading scale) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• No felony or domestic abuse convictions.
• Legally able to possess a firearm.
• Ability to possess a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license by time of hire.
• Must be able to pass physical and psychological examinations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laws and ordinances governing local law enforcement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department personnel and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software applications.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR and AED procedures.

Skills

• Identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions and make sound decisions.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine a proper course of action to be taken.
• Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Work independently and as a team member.

Benefits

• The City of Sheboygan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for the following 2026 benefits:
• Health Plan: Employee Plan - Monthly Premium of $92.66; Employee & Spouse Plan - Monthly Premium of $176.28; Employee & Child(ren) Plan - Monthly Premium of $159.80; Family Plan - Monthly Premium of $243.60.
• Dental Plan: Employee Plan - Monthly Premium of $8.58; Employee & Spouse Plan - Monthly Premium of $17.32; Employee & Child(ren) Plan - Monthly Premium of $19.34; Family Plan - Monthly Premium of $28.43.
• Vision Plan: Employee Full Vision Plan - Monthly Premium of $9.14, Materials Only Plan - Monthly Premium of $6.10; Employee & Spouse Full Vision Plan - Monthly Premium of $18.25, Materials Only Plan - Monthly Premium of $12.19; Employee & Child(ren) Full Vision Plan - Monthly Premium of $24.22, Materials Only Plan - Monthly Premium of $16.18; Family Full Vision Plan - Monthly Premium of $24.22, Materials Only Plan - Monthly Premium of $16.18.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): Participation required for eligible employees. Annual Employer HSA Contribution: Contribution of $750 for Employee Plan; Contribution of $1,500 for Employee and Dependent Plan.