Police Officer Eligibility List The City of Mauston Police Department is compiling a Police Officer position eligibility list. The

application process requires; a letter of interest, resume, DJ-LE-330 and a City of Mauston agency

application. Both applications have been placed on the City of Mauston website, www.mauston.com.

SALARY RANGE FOR PATROL OFFICERS EARN BETWEEN $48,021.55 TO $56,037.85

THE FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.

City of Mauston Police Officer Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Patrol Officer

DEPARTMENT: Police

STATUS: Full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt, Represented

REPORTS TO: Police Chief

WORK HOURS & CONDITIONS: The City of Mauston maintains 24/7 patrol coverage. Schedule and hours are per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Mauston Police Professional Association. Currently the Patrol Officers work (12 hour) shifts with every other weekend off. A majority of the employee's day is spent away from the Police Department. This may include time in a squad vehicle, in other buildings or in an outdoor setting. This will expose the employee to the varying elements of the weather, such as rain, wind, snow, heat or cold. This may also expose the employee to dust, fumes and exhaust. Employee may also be exposed to various other hazards while investigating complaints. The employee may be required to negotiate uneven, muddy and snow/ice packed terrain when necessary.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: This position performs general duty police connected with the maintenance of law and order, prevention of crime and the protection of lives and property. These responsibilities are achieved mainly through the enforcement of state laws and local ordinances.

General • Enforce all municipal and applicable county ordinances, state and federal laws.• Conduct a variety of searches; search persons, vehicles, buildings outdoors area, etc.• Maintain and check police equipment, such as squad vehicles, radios, cameras, firearms and

uniforms, to ensure effective utilization. Reports any damage or items that require repair toappropriate supervisor.

• Render first aid and other types of medical assistance as per established departmental policy.• Effect arrests and apprehend suspects, serve papers and warrants and transport prisoners as per

established departmental policy.

• Make public appearances and presentations to various civic and school organizations concerningcommunity policing and other topics of interest.

• Takes personal notes and compiles logs for departmental files.• Assists other law enforcement officers and other departments as requested and with approval

of officer in charge, if necessary.Patrol

• Perform patrol functions in assigned areas in squad vehicles or on foot, as directed bysupervisor.

• Stop and speak to owners and/or employees of local establishments to determine if assistance isneeded, obtain pertinent information and establish and/or maintain rapport.

• Observe public buildings, business establishments, vacant premises, residential and secludedareas. Watch for and investigate signs of disturbance, suspicious activities or persons, andpotential danger.

• Investigates citizen/ordinance/criminal complaints, including items such as suspected criminalactivity, domestic disturbances and noise complaints.

• Uses accepted interviewing techniques, questioning involved suspects, witnesses, and victims.• Complete preliminary and follow up investigations of crimes, including intelligence gathering

and interviewing/interrogating suspects, witnesses, victims.• Observe traffic for violation of City or County ordinances and state or federal laws.• Operate radar/laser units; perform traffic stops; conduct field sobriety tests; prepare citations;

direct traffic.• Directs and escorts traffic,' including funeral escorts.• Investigate accidents and criminal activity, preparing all required reports and related paperwork.

Court & Bonds • Prepare required paperwork for violations for court use, checking to assure accuracy,

completeness and coherence of same.• Provide testimony in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings.• Accepts bonds from citizens for violations as dictated by the bond schedule. Records transaction

for departmental files and issues receipt. Follows established departmental security proceduresfor the bond.

• Obtains warrants from the District Attorney's office for offenders who do not appear in courtwhen scheduled. Coordinates service of warrant by fellow officer(s).

• Escorts prisoner in a vigilant and cautious manner to and from court appearances, usinghandcuffs or other restraints as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Certifiable as a police officer by the State of Wisconsin Training and Standards Board.• Associate degree in Police Science and/or prior full-time law enforcement experience preferred

not required. Additional law enforcement certifications and training are desired.• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Able to perform routine tasks to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend, grasp, push, pull, squat,

twist, kneel, crawl, reach, and lift or carry objects or individuals up to 100 pounds unassistedand larger objects or individuals over 100 pounds with assistance.

• Able to quickly enter and exit the squad vehicle, and use feet for repetitive movements as inoperating foot controls in a vehicle.

• Able to perform repetitive movements of the hands and wrists, and manual dexterity to operate

police and office equipment. • Able to hear, smell, and see including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,

depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.• Have the physical and mental stamina to move rapidly, to react quickly and efficiently in all

emergencies, natural or man-caused disasters, and certified to carry a firearm.• The performance of tasks associated with patrol and enforcement duties requires the capacity

to run and pursue subjects for an extended distance, the ability to physically handle and subdueanother person in the course of law enforcement activities in compliance with Wis. Statutes andlocal policies concerning use of force. Work may, on occasion, involve situations that involveboth extreme emotional and extreme physical stress. The work may also involve situations inwhich the employee’s life may be threatened or placed in physical danger.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.• Able to understand and implement the policies and procedures set forth for the Mauston Police

Department.• Secure information to resolve problems pertaining to law enforcement.• Instill confidence and respect in the Police Department by acting in a professional, courteous

and conscientious manner both on and off duty.• Maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance during tour of duty.• Committed to further policing skills through advanced education and training.• Able to qualify and use specialized law enforcement equipment including a rifle, shotgun, pistol,

OC gas, emergency medical equipment, batons, handcuffs, defibrillators, intoxilizers, cameras,radar, laser, radio, body armor.

• Able to efficiently and effectively operate standard office equipment and hardware andsoftware related to law enforcement.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Prepare accurate and complete records andclear and detailed reports. Comply with FCC and departmental rules and regulations regardingradio communications.

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the administrative staff, the Mayor andelected officials, the Police and Fire Commission, City staff, other law enforcement agencies, andthe community.

• Maintain strict confidentiality with all information that employee comes in contact.• Exercise good professional judgment and integrity.• Perform difficult and responsible work with independence and discretion, with minimum

supervision. Start and complete assigned tasks without supervision, following oral and writteninstructions.

• The employee in this position is required to deal with the public on a daily basis. This citizencontact may expose the employee to a moderate amount of stress when dealing with irate orfrustrated citizens. The employee must have the ability to deal with this stress in an effectivemanner and not react adversely or allow their personal feelings or temper to interfere in theirrelationship with the citizens.

• Deal acceptably and objectively with pressures, tensions and potentially volatile situations.

Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board DJ-LE-330, Rev. 5/2017 www.wilenet.org

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT, JAIL OR SECURE JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER

NOTICE: All questions must be answered. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered. If the space provided is insufficient for complete answers or you wish to furnish additional information, please attach additional pages.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name (Last, First, Middle) Social Security # (xxx-xx-xxxx)

Address (Apartment, Street, P.O. Box) Home Telephone Number

City State Zip Code Work Telephone Number

Email Address Cell Phone Number

Have you successfully completed the basic training required for certification (i.e. 720-hour law enforcement academy)? Yes No

If yes, what type(s) of basic training have you successfully completed? Law Enforcement Jail Secure Juvenile Detention

If applicable, include the name of the school where you completed basic training and the date that training was completed:

Are you at least 18 years old? Yes No

Are you a United States citizen? Yes No

Do you have a high school diploma, GED or HSED? Yes No

Do you have an Associate Degree or 60 associate degree level college credits or higher? Yes No

If No, were you employed as a law enforcement officer prior to February 1, 1993? Yes No The college credit requirement as written in Wisconsin Administrative Code § LES 2.01(1)(e), pertains to law enforcement and tribal law enforcement officers first employed on or after February 1, 1993.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? Yes No

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm? Yes No

Do you possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or a valid driver’s license from another state? Yes No

2. EDUCATION

Dates

Name of School(s) From

(mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy) Degree, Diploma, or Credits Earned

High School(s)

College(s)

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3. EMPLOYMENT

Begin with current or most recent employer. List chronologically all employment, including summer and part-time employment while attending school. To furnish additional employment information, attach sheets of the same size and format as this application.

Dates of Employment Name and Address of Employer

From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy) Name of Employer:

Address: Full-Time Part-Time

Annual Salary/Wages:

City: State: Zip Code:

Supervisor’s Name / Telephone Number: May we contact the employer / supervisor? Yes No

Position and kind of work: Reason for Leaving:

Dates of Employment Name and Address of Employer

From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy) Name of Employer:

Address: Full-Time Part-Time

Annual Salary/Wages:

City: State: Zip Code:

Supervisor’s Name / Telephone Number: May we contact the employer / supervisor? Yes No

Position and kind of work: Reason for Leaving:

Dates of Employment Name and Address of Employer

From (mm/yyyy) To (mm/yyyy) Name of Employer:

Address: Full-Time Part-Time

Annual Salary/Wages:

City State: Zip Code:

Supervisor’s Name / Telephone Number: May we contact the employer / supervisor? Yes No

Position and kind of work: Reason for Leaving:

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4. MILITARY SERVICE

Branch of Service From

(mm/yyyy) To

(mm/yyyy) Active Duty or

Reserve Highest Grade Skill Specialty or Primary Duty

Honorably Discharged from Military Service? Yes No Not Applicable

5. REFERENCES

Give three references (not relatives, or present employer; avoid listing members of the clergy).

Name:

Position/Title/Profession:

Number of Years Acquainted:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone Number:

Name:

Position/Title/Profession:

Number of Years Acquainted:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone Number:

Name:

Position/Title/Profession:

Number of Years Acquainted:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone Number:

6. GENERAL

COMPLETE IF INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY EMPLOYING AGENCY.

Attach no more than one additional page for each answer.

A. Why have you chosen to apply for this position?

B. Discuss things you have done which have contributed to your life experience. Be sure to include information regardingvolunteer work with civic, school, or professional organizations. Be specific about names and dates.

C. Why do you believe you could relate to and/or work with people of different races, genders, cultures, ages, socio-economicgroups, and educational levels?

APPLICANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN BELOW

Information provided and statements made as part of this application may be grounds for not employing you or for dismissing you after you begin work. All information and statements made are subject to verification.

CERTIFICATION

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED AND STATEMENTS MADE BY ME AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION, OR AS PART OF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION, ARE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM EMPLOYED, FALSE INFORMATION PROVIDED OR FALSE STATEMENTS MADE AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION MAY BE CONSIDERED AS CAUSE FOR DISMISSAL.

Applicants Signature Date Signed

Under the provisions of § 19.36, Wis. Stats., I request that my identity as an applicant for this position not be revealed without my consent or until required under law.

Applicants Signature Date Signed

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City of Mauston Employment Application Form 303 Mansion Street, Mauston, WI 53948-1329

Phone: 608-847-6676 Fax: 608-847-5023 e-mail: dianedk@mauston.com www.mauston.com

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED EXCEPT SIGNATURE Page 1 of 5

APPLICANTS MAY BE TESTED FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS

DATE _________________________________ Email Address_______________________________________________

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Maiden

Present address _____________________________________________________________________________________ Number Street City State Zip

How long at above address: ______________________ Social Security No. _______ – _____ – _________

Telephone: Home-( )________________ Cell-( )___________________ Work-( )___________________

If under 18, please list age ____________________ NOTE: If hired, a work permit will be required prior to starting duties

Position applied for: __________________________

and salary desired: __________________________ (Be specific)

Days/hours available to work

No Preference Thurs

Mon Fri

Tue Sat

Wed Sun

How many hours can you work weekly? ________________________ Can you work nights? _______________________

Employment desired FULL-TIME ONLY PART-TIME ONLY FULL- OR PART-TIME

Date available for work? ________________

Are you a U.S. Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis? No Yes

If applicable, please list your visa type, visa number and expiration date:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION

TYPE OF SCHOOL NAME OF SCHOOL LOCATION (Complete mailing address)

# OF YEARS COMPLETED

MAJOR & DEGREE

High School

College

Bus. or Trade School

Professional School

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No Yes

If yes, explain number of conviction(s), nature of offense(s) leading to conviction(s), how recently such offense(s) was/were committed, sentence(s) imposed, and type(s) of rehabilitation. _________________________________________________

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CITY OF MAUSTON APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

DO YOU HAVE A DRIVER’S LICENSE? Yes No Number _________________________________________

State of issue _______ Operator Commercial (CDL) Chauffeur Expiration date ___________________

What is your means of transportation to work? _____________________________________________________________

Have you had any accidents during the past three years? Yes No How many? __________________

Have you had any moving violations during the past three years? Yes No How Many? __________________

OFFICE SKILLS

Typing Yes No _____ WPM Word Processing Yes No _____ WPM

10-key Yes No Personal Computer Yes No PC Mac Other Skills ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list two references other than relatives or previous employers.

Name ________________________________________ Name ____________________________________________

Position ______________________________________ Position __________________________________________

Company _____________________________________ Company _________________________________________

Address ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________

______________________________________ __________________________________________

Telephone ( ) Telephone ( )

An application form sometimes makes it difficult for an individual to adequately summarize a complete background. Use the space below to summarize any additional information necessary to describe your full qualifications for the specific position for which you are applying.

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CITY OF MAUSTON APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

MILITARY Branch of Service Date Entered Date Discharged Active or

Reserve Highest Grade

Skill Specialty or Primary Duty

Work Experience

Please list your work experience for the past five years beginning with your most recent job held. If you were self-employed, give firm name. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Employer Name and Address

Name of last supervisor Employment dates

Pay or salary

City, State, Zip Code From

To

Start

Final

Phone number Your last job title

Reason for leaving (be specific)

List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned, advancements or promotions while you worked at this company.

Employer Name and Address

Name of last supervisor Employment dates

Pay or salary

City, State, Zip Code From

To

Start

Final

Phone number Your Last Job Title

Reason for leaving (be specific)

List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned, advancements or promotions while you worked at this company.

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CITY OF MAUSTON APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Work experience Continued

Employer Name and Address

Name of last supervisor Employment dates

Pay or salary

City, State, Zip Code From

To

Start

Final

Phone number Your last job title

Reason for leaving (be specific)

List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned, advancements or promotions while you worked at this company.

Employer Name and Address

Name of last supervisor Employment dates

Pay or salary

City, State, Zip Code From

To

Start

Final

Phone number Your last job title

Reason for leaving (be specific)

List the jobs you held, duties performed, skills used or learned, advancements or promotions while you worked at this company.

May we contact your present employer? Yes No

Did you complete this application yourself Yes No

If not, who did? ______________________________________________________________________________________

Are you now, or were you ever employed by the City of Mauston? Yes No

If yes, in what Position? ___________________________________ Employment Dates From ________ To __________

Reason for leaving (be specific) ________________________________________________________________________

List Any relatives employed by or currently holding an appointive or elective position in the City of Mauston ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CITY OF MAUSTON APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

APPLICATION FORM WAIVER

In exchange for the consideration of my job application by the City of Mauston (hereinafter “City”), I agree that:

Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other City practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of the City, or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the City Administrator/Clerk and Mayor. Both the undersigned and the City may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the City may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I hereby give the City permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others, and hereby release the City from any liability as a result of such contact.

I also understand that (1) the City has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy. I further understand that continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job-related physical examinations.

I understand that, in connection with the routine processing of my employment application, the City may request from a consumer reporting agency an investigative consumer report including information as to my credit records, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. Upon written request from me, the City, will provide me with additional information concerning the nature and scope of any such report requested by it, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

I further understand that my employment with the City shall be probationary for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days, and further that at any time during the probationary period or thereafter, my employment relation with the City is terminable at will for any reason by either party.

Applicant Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________

Under the provision so of Section 19.36 Wisconsin State Statutes, I request that my identity as an applicant for employment not be revealed without my consent or until required by law.

Applicant Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________

The City of Mauston is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, military service membership, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with the City of Mauston depends solely on your qualifications.

Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in employment with the City of Mauston.