Police Officer - Lateral Transfer Officers

Job Description

Introduction

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission invites qualified
individuals to apply for this challenging and rewarding position with the City
of Milwaukee Police Department. This unique position provides the
opportunity to help Milwaukee's citizens every day, while also focusing on the
individual's educational, physical fitness, personal and professional
development. The City of Milwaukee is dedicated to developing a diverse
Police Department to serve the community's needs.

Out-of-State Candidates click here to begin the reciprocity process.

*please be sure to submit application along with reciprocity exam. You must also complete the ROI authorization form and email it to Gerald Mullen at gerald.mullen@wisdoj.gov. A physical copy should be mailed as well.

Purpose

Police Officers preserve public peace, protect life and property,
work within the community to prevent crime, and enforce ordinances of the City
of Milwaukee and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Essential Functions

Police Officers perform duties involved in the protection of life
and property, including but not limited to:

Enforce criminal laws;
identify, detain, and process wanted individuals.
Respond to calls for service.
Conduct investigations of
suspicious persons or situations and preliminary investigations of major crimes
and criminal activity.
Interview suspects and witnesses and prepare
appropriate investigative reports.
Prepare and testify in court as
to the facts surrounding any criminal, departmental, or civil action.
Patrol the City of Milwaukee in
a police vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot as directed.
Communicate with mentally ill
persons and contact or refer additional resources as appropriate.
Operate a police vehicle in
emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested
traffic, and in unsafe road conditions.
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Prepare accurate and complete
reports of daily activities.
Provide assistance to the
community in the areas of crime prevention.
Enforce motor vehicle laws to
promote safety and reduce accidents, expedite traffic flow, and enforce
Wisconsin State Statutes.
Attend in-service training as
mandated by the State of Wisconsin, or as directed.
Perform duties in a special
assignment capacity such as Motorcycle Unit, Office of Community Outreach and
Education, and Narcotics Division, as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations
requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to wear a uniform and
carry a department-issued firearm and assigned equipment while on duty.
Must successfully complete a
12-month probationary period.
Will work a 40-hour work week,
with rotating off-days by assignment; will be required to work most weekends
and many holidays; mandatory overtime is often required (subject to contractual
guidelines).
After recruit training, Police
Officers are typically assigned to the late (12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m.) or
early (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight) shift; day-shift assignments are awarded to
employees with seniority.
Must earn or currently possess
sixty (60) college credits within five (5) years of commencement of your law
enforcement career in Wisconsin.
Must meet and maintain all
training and certification requirements established by the Wisconsin Law
Enforcement Standards Board.
Must be able to comply with
the Milwaukee Police Department Uniform Equipment and Appearances Standard Operating Procedures

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have attained
certification through the State of Wisconsin's 720-hour law enforcement program
or completed the LESB reciprocity examination.
Currently employed with a law
enforcement agency as certified law enforcement.
Completed probation from most
recent or current law enforcement agency.
United States Citizenship.
High School Diploma or
Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED
standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the
applicant can provide copies of form PI-1206 filed with the Department of
Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in
Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements
of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was
completed.
Valid Wisconsin driver license,
or a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, at the time of
background investigation.
Physically able to perform
Police Officer training and job duties.
Must successfully pass a
Milwaukee Police Department Background Investigation.
Must complete a paid 8-week
police training course at the Police Academy.
Must be in good standing with
your current law enforcement agency.

DISQUALIFIERS: Your application will be
rejected if any of the following are true:

You have been convicted of a
felony.
You have been dishonorably
discharged from any branch of the United States Military Service.
You have been convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
You have failed a Milwaukee
Police Department background investigation within the last two years from the
date of application.
You have been discharged or
resigned with charges pending from a law enforcement agency within the last two
years from the date of application.
Cannot be terminated or
resigned in lieu or termination from a law enforcement agency.
Applicants may also be
disqualified on the basis of background standards, which are included on the
application. Four or more convictions for
misdemeanor crimes, at least one of which has occurred in the preceding three
years.
Two or more convictions for
driving while under the influence or reckless driving, as defined by State
Statutes, at least one of which has occurred in the preceding five years.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Able to read,
understand, and explain Wisconsin State Statutes and City of Milwaukee
ordinances.
Ability to communicate
effectively with a diverse population, in-person, via telephone, and in
writing.
Civil, courteous and
customer-service oriented.
Ability to write accurate and
complete reports and accurately record information - by hand and using a computer,
file records, and process paperwork.
Ability to solve problems and
make quick and appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain
self-control and to take direction from supervisors.
Ability to maintain a positive
attitude, have good moral character, be honest, responsible and trustworthy.
Ability to perform physical
activities necessary to protect oneself and others.
Motivated and able to complete
the required educational and physical fitness programs.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Ability to work long hours for
an extended period of time.

Current Salary

Transfer officers will be
placed at a wage rate in Pay Range 4B (801), $73,188.76 to $97,575.19
(subject to contractual guidelines) and equivalent to the officer's years
of service.

The city offers a generous
benefit package that includes:

Two weeks of paid vacation
after one year of service
12 paid days off in lieu of
holidays
15 days paid sick leave per
year
Health, dental, and life
insurance
Tuition and textbook reimbursement

Selection Process

The examination process will include:

A review of a redacted police
report written by the applicant within the last 30 days (attached to the
application)
A structured oral interview
A background
investigation.
All phases of the examination
must be successfully completed in order to continue in the selection process.
Failure in any segment of the examination disqualifies an
applicant. Qualified candidates will be notified of the time and location
of the examinations.
Out of State candidates should
complete the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) reciprocity exam
prior to the end of the application period. The application must be started and
submitted as soon as possible and can be completed by CLICKING HERE

ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates who successfully pass the examination process
will be placed on an eligible list for Police Officer, with ranking based upon
the test scores plus any applicable preference points (see below).

PREFERENCE POINTS: Preference points may be added
to the final passing score in accordance with State Statutes and Fire and Police
Commission Rules.

· Veterans: Qualified veterans will receive military preference points
added to the final passing score; a DD-214 is required as proof of
service. In order to receive military
veteran points, you must submit your undeleted DD-214.

· City Residents: Preference points will be added to the final passing score,
if you are a bona fide resident of the City of Milwaukee when you apply; proof
of residency must be provided. In order to
receive residency preference points you must submit copies of two (2) documents
that verify you live at the City of Milwaukee address that you claimed on
your application. Both document(s) submitted must include all of the following:
First and last name, Complete numbered street address (post office boxes will
not be accepted), City, state and zip code. At least one (1) of the document(s)
you submit must verify that you lived at this address during the
application period.

· Education: Preference points will be added to the final passing score,
if you possess an Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field when you
apply; unofficial transcript from an accredited institution from which you
received your diploma must be provided. In
order to receive education preference points, you must submit your unofficial
transcripts from an accredited institution proving you have earned a degree in
a related field (e.g. criminal justice, law enforcement, police science.)

The preference points may be claimed via the online application,
and th

Minimum Qualifications

Must have attained certification through the State of Wisconsin's 720-hour law enforcement program or completed the LESB reciprocity examination. Currently employed with a law enforcement agency as certified law enforcement. Completed probation from most recent or current law enforcement agency. United States Citizenship. High School Diploma or Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the applicant can provide copies of form PI-1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed. Valid Wisconsin driver license, or a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, at the time of background investigation. Physically able to perform Police Officer training and job duties. Must successfully pass a Milwaukee Police Department Background Investigation. Must complete a paid 8-week police training course at the Police Academy. Must be in good standing with your current law enforcement agency. DISQUALIFIERS: Your application will be

Requirements

requirements established by the Wisconsin Law
Enforcement Standards Board.
Must be able to comply with
the Milwaukee Police Department Uniform Equipment and Appearances Standard Operating Procedures

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have attained
certification through the State of Wisconsin's 720-hour law enforcement program
or completed the LESB reciprocity examination.
Currently employed with a law
enforcement agency as certified law enforcement.
Completed probation from most
recent or current law enforcement agency.
United States Citizenship.
High School Diploma or
Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED
standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the
applicant can provide copies of form PI-1206 filed with the Department of
Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in
Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements
of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was
completed.
Valid Wisconsin driver license,
or a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, at the time of
background investigation.
Physically able to perform
Police Officer training and job duties.
Must successfully pass a
Milwaukee Police Department Background Investigation.
Must complete a paid 8-week
police training course at the Police Academy.
Must be in good standing with
your current law enforcement agency.

DISQUALIFIERS: Your