JOB REQUIREMENTS: Worn a badge for years? Or is your career in law enforcement just getting started? Wherever you\'re at in your journey to serve and protect, we want De Pere to be your next stop. The City of De Pere is looking to immediately hire Police Officers to fill two current vacancies as well as establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. Applicants will be notified when vacancies occur, and applications are processed. Current Police Officers The City of De Pere offers an elevated entry-level salary through a lateral transfer program specifically designed for Police Officers with a minimum of one year of full-time experience as a certified law enforcement officer: 1 5 years full-time experience start rate up to \$70,104 annual base salary 5 10 years full-time experience start rate up to \$74,712 annual base salary 10+ years full-time experience start rate up to \$79,572 annual base salary Vacation: Experienced officers with three or more years of full-time experience as a certified law enforcement officer may be brought in at a higher vacation rate. New Police Officers If you\'re still working toward your degree or have already completed the academy and haven\'t been given an opportunity to shine yet in the world of law enforcement, don\'t worry. We\'re always looking for talented new members for our team and encourage you to apply. In fact, the City of De Pere offers an extensive field training program for those that are new to the field. Police Officer Base Salary Schedule Start - \$61,727 1 Year - \$65,832 2 Years - \$70,104 3 Years - \$74,712 4 Years - \$79,572 Top Police Officer Salary (5 Years) - \$84,851 Recruitment Process Applications will be accepted on a continual basis with the recruitment process expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025. The basic recruitment process will consist of an initial virtual interview with the Police Department, a virtual written exam, and an in-person or virtual interview with the Police Department. The Police and Fire Commission will establish an eligibility list. Candidates placed on the eligibility list may be invited for a physical abilities test. There are currently two Police Officer vacancies to be filled. CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL. THEREFORE, CANDIDATES SHOULD CHECK THEIR EMAIL AND SPAM EMAIL REGULARLY. Essential Functions: Conduct routine preventative patrol in designated areas of the City. Initiate contacts with both business operators and residents. Respond to calls for police service. Attempt to resolve domestic disputes, disturbances and other incidents through counseling or referral. Mediate disputes among neighbors, and juveniles. Attempt to resolve complaints from citizens of the community. Maintain civil obedience at group functions. Provide information and/or assistance to the public. Answer a wide range of non-police related service calls. Inform citizens of available services in the community. Promote crime prevention through community and educational programs. Make presentations to public and local organizations concerning crime prevention and related police matters. Attempt to maintain the peace and safety of the community. Provide for safe flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community. Investigate traffic accidents. Enforce traffic violations. Enforce state and local traffic laws and ordinances. Promote vehicle and pedestrian safety. Report unsafe road conditions. Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations. Perform surveillance. Conduct follow-up investigations. Enforce laws and arrest lawbreakers. Make felony, misdemeanor, and ordinance arrests and issue traffic ordinance citations. Prepare written reports, forms, and other documents as required. Testify in criminal and civil court proceedings, and give depositions. Maintain prompt, predictable and reliable attendance. Maintain the ability to lawfully operate a motor vehicle. Perform other related duties a assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: United States Citizen. Associate Degree or Bachelor\'s from an accredited college or university. Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification. Minimum 20 years of age. Valid unencumbered Wisconsin driver\'s license and safe driving record. Must not have convictions of any Federal felony or any offense, which if committed in Wisconsin could be punishable as a felony unless the individual has received an unconditional pardon. Within twelve (12) months of the date of employment, establish and maintain a bona fide residency within a 30-mile radius from the center of the Claude Allouez Bridge. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional State of Wisconsin Minimum Standards for Law Enforcement Officers: Shall not have been convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. The fingerprinting of the applicant, and with a search of local, state, and national finger-printing records. A background investigation conducted by or on behalf of an employer. The applicant shall complete a personal medical history. A physical assessment shall be conducted within nine months prior to the applicant\'s first date of employment as an officer (i.e., pre-placement job related physical examination). The applicant shall submit to and complete an oral interview (i.e., psychological evaluation). ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/deperewi/default.cfm Other: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce.