Police-Police Officer
Police Officer-Police DepartmentThe Watertown Police Department is accepting applications for a FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER and establish an eligibility list for the position of police officer. The ideal applicant will have a genuine desire to interact with citizens and identify and solve problems together, in an effort to reduce crime and disorder in our community.SALARY AND BENEFITS:Effective 1/1/26, salary per year of $66,530.97, and after eight years $87,960.72Health and Dental insuranceWisconsin Retirement System12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leavePatrol work rotation is five days on and three days off (9-hour day)Lateral Salary Transfer for current sworn Law Enforcement (ask for details)Bilingual officers (tested) receive an extra $1000/year QUALIFICATIONS:U.S. Citizen, 21 years of age, valid driver's licenseHigh school graduate or equivalent60 college-level credits (or more) from an accredited educational institutionResidency requirement: w/in 25 miles of the department (straight line distance) w/in 12 months of hire date CONTINUOUS APPLICATION PROCESS: Online: City of Watertown website under the Careers tab:Any questions on the hiring process may be directed to Captain Jon Caucutt, 920-206-4238, or . RECRUITMENT AND HIRING PROCESS: Applicants must complete each of the following steps: Submit all required application materials - Applicants may attach a DJ LE 330 to the ApplicantPro applicationPass physical agility testing (see description below)Informed Consent and Waiver to Participate in Physical Agility Testing form/signedAuthorization for Release of Information form/signedCopy of High School Diploma, College transcriptsCopy of Wisconsin Preparatory Law Enforcement Officer Training Transcript - if applicant has already attended the Police AcademyCopy of DD-214 long form (military only: discharge paperwork)Written ExamPre-background screening information packet completed and signedPanel interviewInterview with the Chief of PolicePersonal History Statement completed and signedBackground investigationConditional Offer of EmploymentPsychological EvaluationMedical Evaluation and drug screenPhysical Agility TestVertical Jump 11.5 inchesAgility Run 23.4 secondsSit-ups 24 / 1 minutePush-ups 18 / 1 minute300 Meter Dash 68 seconds1.5 Mile Run 20:20