The mission of the Oshkosh Police Department is to promote public safety and to enhance the quality of life in our community through innovative policing and community partnerships. We accomplish this through Team Policing with our officers assigned to specific districts and neighborhoods throughout the city. It is our vision to work as a team to accomplish excellence in our service to the community, to achieve employee fulfillment, and to set an example for others to follow. We are guided by the core values of Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork and Pride.
We are seeking qualified men and women who reflect the diversity of our community and who are committed to serving and protecting the citizens of Oshkosh with the highest level of integrity. These individuals will be highly skilled, well-trained, and dedicated to successfully accomplishing the mission, vision and values of the Oshkosh Police Department.
The Patrol Officer is a non-supervisory, entry level position of the Oshkosh Police Department and is a representative of the City of Oshkosh and the State of Wisconsin and, as such, is governed by legal and ethical standards of the highest nature. The Patrol Officer’s philosophy must be one of dedication to the public service setting aside personal interests for the interests of the common good.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Patrol Officer is a member of the Patrol Services Bureau (PSB) under supervision of the PSB Commander, the Shift Commander and Sergeant. The duties of a Patrol Officer are to protect, regulate and serve the citizens of the community as they go about their daily activities. The Patrol Officer must be able to perform these duties without benefit of immediate supervision, as well as working as a team with other employees. The Patrol Officer is required to garner a complete knowledge of Department policies, procedures, and job methods relating to work assignments. The Patrol Officer must have a working knowledge of Federal laws, State statutes, and City ordinances and must exhibit a great amount of discretion when dealing with the citizens of the community. The Patrol Officer must be physically fit to perform his/her duties and responsibilities.
The Oshkosh Police Department strives to hire the best Police Officers to serve our community. If you are interested in being a part of a progressive Law Enforcement Community, you will first need to meet the following application qualifications:
- A United States citizen
- At least twenty years of age
- No felony or domestic abuse convictions
- Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license at the time of employment
- Possess any of the following educational requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, an Associate’s Degree from an accredited technical college, or a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited college or university
Candidates must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer, be able to use all standard police equipment, techniques, and use of force options, and have good verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Range: $58,775 – $79,784
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