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Police Officer

Employer
City of Neenah, WI
Location
Neenah
Salary
Competitive
The Neenah Police Department is looking for exceptional individuals to join our team and make a rewarding career in Law Enforcement. This process is toestablish an eligibility list for future hires.

Read the directions for submitting your application carefully. Applications without a cover letter, resume, and completed essay question attached will not be considered. Please submit your information ASAP as we have limited interview times. Test days will be scheduled as needed.

Submission of Application

1. Please make sure the entire application is filled out completely and truthfully. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or deliberate omissions may be cause for non-selection.

2. Use the on-line application process to submit your application and requested attachments. Applications submitted via mail or email will not be accepted.

3. Please have the following documents ready to attach to your application before you begin. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

a. Resume

b. Cover letter

c. Answer to the following essay question (approximately 500 words in length): Why is community involvement and volunteerism important to the local community and the police department? Give an example of your involvement and personal/professional achievements.

ACCELERATED RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Conditional Offers of Employment are based on the successful completion of:

Comprehensive Background Check

Medical / Physical Exam including drug testing and vision screening

Psychological Exam

Polygraph (related to truthfulness and drug usage)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:

Lindsay Elias, Police Admin

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The City ofNeenahis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Typical Qualifications for an Entry Level Police Officer:

* United States Citizen
* 18 years of age
* Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 60 post-high school credits at an accredited university or tech college by date of hire
* NO felony or domestic abuse-related convictions
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Computer operation skills
* Mental and physical ability to perform all essential functions of a police officer
* Officers are allowed to reside up to thirty (30) miles away from the Neenah city limits.

Individuals who meet these qualifications, especially minorities, bilingual persons, and those with diverse life experiences in other fields looking for a career change, are encouraged to apply. No previous training or experience is necessary. Supplemental information

Salary -The salary schedule at the Neenah Police Department is very competitive. Based on the 2 labor contract, the top patrol officer's base salary rate after 6 years is $74,467 per year. Starting salary begins at $52,674. Candidates with law enforcement experience coming into the department begin at an accelerated rate based on prior years of service. In addition to the base salary rate officers are compensated for longevity, overtime, call time, firearm certification, and professional improvement.

Schedule - The Neenah Police Department has a unique 12-hour patrol schedule based on a 26 day cycle:

3 days working/3 days off

3 days working/3 days off

3 days working/3 days off

3 days working/5 days off

Holidays -Ten (10) paid holidays. One (1) paid floating holiday.

Vacation -Officers working the 12-hr schedule earn:

Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned

1 year 96 hours

5 years 144 hours

10 years 192 hours

16 years 240 hours

24 years 264 hours

Additional Benefits:

Medical / Dental / Life Insurance

Sick Leave / Funeral Leave / FMLA / Compensatory Time

Free Employee HealthClinic

Uniforms/Equipment Provided

Clothing Allowance / Dry Cleaning Allowance

Wisconsin Retirement System Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation

Flex Spending

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