Police Officer

About the role

The Fox Crossing Police Department seeks to hire a dedicated individual to join their team. Located in the northeast corner of Winnebago County, Fox Crossing is a rapidly growing village with a 2024 population estimate of 19,285. The department currently has 31 sworn officers, each serving in various specialized roles.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the streets, highways, and public areas of the community.
• Investigate traffic accidents.
• Enforce state statues, local ordinances, and traffic laws.
• Aid persons injured until First Responder or ambulance personnel arrive.
• Respond to and investigate all incidents assigned.
• Arrest or refer persons who violate State statutes or Village ordinances.

Requirements

• Minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited university or technical college.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Eligible for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to possess a firearm, no felony convictions, no domestic abuse convictions.
• Able to give credible testimony in a court of law.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to use all standard law enforcement equipment.

Skills

• Quickly and effectively respond to stressful situations.
• Give credible testimony in a court of law.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision care.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, Kelly time (120 hours), and compensatory time.
• Wisconsin Retirement System.
• Voluntary deferred compensation 457 (b) plans for retirement purposes.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The patrol schedule consists of 12-hour shifts, 3 days on/3 days off. This schedule creates an additional 120 hours of PTO that can be used as time off or paid out at the end of the year.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist other Village departments or other law enforcement agencies when requested.
• Assist citizens with vehicle lockouts when possible.

Other Requirements

• Vision correctable to 20/20.

Supplemental Information

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled for selected candidates. The process may include application screening and scoring: oral interviews; written examination; psychological profile; medical examinations; vision examination; drug screen; background investigation; physical fitness/agility screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fox Crossing Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.