Employment Opportunity!
The Eagle River Police Department is accepting applications to fill an immediate vacancy for a full time Police Officer and to establish an eligibility list. Apply by June 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Eagle River Police Department, Eagle River, WI, Population 1498, Reason for Announcement: Fill Immediate Vacancy, Establish Eligibility List, Full-time. Responsibilities: Duties may include traffic and crowd control, crime prevention and investigations, weapon and equipment operations and maintenance, report preparation, and enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances. Salary & Benefits: $22.25 - $27.88 per hour. Wisconsin retirement fund; Health/life insurance; Sick leave; Clothing allowance; Deferred compensation; Vacation; Paid holidays - 10; Personal day
Qualifications: U.S. citizen; Minimum age - 21; Driver license; Valid driver’s license with good driving record; Good physical condition; Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification; High school diploma and 60 college credits (Associate degree - preferred). Ability to possess a firearm; No felony convictions; No domestic abuse convictions; Vision correctable to 20/20; Good verbal and written communication skills; React quickly and effectively to stressful situations; Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; Ability to keyboard/type accurately; Knowledge and skills in operating computers; Clear and concise speech; Ability to: multi-task, perform essential functions of this position, to use all standard law enforcement equipment; Must have WI Law Enforcement Officer Certification or to be certifiable upon hire. Apply: Deadline 4:00 p.m., 06/07/19. Submit Completed DJ-LE-330 (available as a download at https://wilenet.org/, include resume and cover letter to Eagle River Police Department, 525 E Maple St., PO Box 1269, Eagle River, WI 54521, Phone: (715)479-1941 Fax: (715)477-2733 Email: chdobb@vilascountywi.gov for an application packet or download below.
Note: Screening process includes Written exam; Oral interviews; Psychological profile; Medical examination; Vision examination; Drug screening; Background investigation; Physical fitness/agility screening. AA/ADA/EOE
DJ-LE-330 Application available at Wilenet
Also, Wisconsin has a Reciprocity Program with officers from other states and military law enforcement. This will assist veterans to become certified in Wisconsin as certified law enforcement officers. Check out the examination application packet here:
https://wilenet.org/html/career/Law%20Enforcement%20Reciprocity%20Exam%20Application%20(12-1-15).pdf