Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

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Minimum Requirements

United States Citizenship
A minimum age of 18 at time of appointment
Associate Degree in Police Science, or a college degree in a related field, or minimum of 60 credit hour of college level courses attested by a transcript from the college
Completion of Basic Police Recruit Training with Wisconsin Certification (Proof of certification is required at time of hire)
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Must have ability to swim and survive in water rescue operations
Must be able to withstand a pre-appointment investigation
Vision correctable to 20/20
Able to distinguish color
Must be fluent in speaking and writing English
Must have and be able to maintain the legal right to possess firearms
Must live within a 15 mile radius of City Hall or within the boundaries of the Wisconsin Rapids School District within one (1) year from date of appointment

Physical Agility Requirements

Manikin Drag
A candidate must lift and drag a 125 pound manikin a distance of 50 feet in 15.5 seconds.
Bench Press
- Women 35 pound barbell
- Men 80 pound barbell
Metronome set to 60 bpm (beats per minute). Spotter hands weight to candidate in the down position, elbows flexed and hands shoulder width apart. A repetition is counted when elbows are fully extended. After each extension, the bar should be lowered to touch the chest. Up and down movements should be in time to the 60 bpm rhythm, which is 30 lifts per minute. Test is completed when the candidate is unable to come to full extension or falls behind the 60 bpm rhythm. Candidates must complete 30 repetitions.
Wall Jump/Climb
A candidate must approach a six foot wall from a distance no closer than 20 feet, get over the top of the wall, and continue running for 20 more feet within 10 seconds.
Sit-Ups
A candidate must complete twenty-five (25) sit-ups in one minute, performed while sitting on the floor, arms across chest, legs secured, and knees bent.
Long Distance Run
A candidate will be required to complete a long distance run of 1/2 mile in four minutes or less and jump over four hurdles that are approximately 30 inches high during the course of the run.
Swim Test
The candidate, wearing a swimming suit, will be required to demonstrate his/her survival skills by jumping into the deep end of a swimming pool, treading water for five minutes and then swimming to the opposite end of the pool using any conventional stroke.

Highlights of 2010 Benefit Package

Starting salary: $45,051
After 6 months: $47,088
After 12 months: $49,126
After 18 months: $51,163
After 2 years: $53,200
After 3 years: $53,635
After 4 years: $54,069
After 5 years: $54,504
Detective: $57,459
Sergeant: $60,113

Sick Leave
Current contract allows for unlimited sick leave, meaning that you do not accumulate days. If you are sick or injured, you are able to use sick days with full pay until you return to work.
Paid Holidays
10 holidays per year.

Schedule
In 2010 patrol will be working 12 hour shifts with every other weekend off. It will be 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off rotation.
Retirement
Current contract allows for 50% of health insurance paid upon retirement after 25 years of service with the City.

Hiring Process

Written Application
All application of materials for the position of Police Officer must be completed and received by the Mayor's Office by the posted date and time. Required application materials include advanced educational transcripts, certificates, and diplomas.
Physical Agility Test
The physical agility examination will have a scheduled date. A copy of the exercises you will be required to perform will be attached with your paperwork and can also be found on the recruitment page. You must pass all parts of the physical agility in order to proceed in the process. You will be allowed one attempt at each station and you must pass each station in order to continue through the process. You will be required to sign a "release of liability" form prior to admission to the testing process.

Written Examination
The written examination is composed of a number of multiple choice questions and covers reading comprehension, problem analysis, math, and reasoning problems. This test may be administered by the State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin City and County Testing Service, or Standard and Associates, and will be held at the location designated on your paperwork. You must be on time and ready for the examination. If you require reasonable accommodation for the examination, you must contact the Mayor's Office in advance.

Oral Interview with Police & Fire Commission
Based upon the results of the written and physical agility examinations, and other qualifications a candidate may possess, candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview before the members of the Police and Fire Commission. Candidates will be asked a series of questions to determine their suitability for employment with the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department. All candidates will be asked the same questions, however, the Commission reserves the right to ask follow up questions.

Eligibility List
The Police and Fire Commission will compile a list of qualified candidates. The list will be forwarded to the Chief of Police for further review and action.
Police Department Interview
When a vacancy exists or is anticipated, the Chief of Police will select candidates from the eligibility list for an interdepartmental oral interview. The interview will be conducted by members of the department as selected by the Chief of Police and may be conducted on the same day as the PFC interview. The Chief will advise the PFC of changes in the eligibility list which may have resulted from the interviews with members of the department and/or background investigation.
Background Investigation
If you are selected as a finalist, an extensive investigation of your background will be conducted. The background investigation may include interviews of former employers, review of previous employment personnel files, criminal background check, driving records, credit history, interviews with neighbors, references, etc. Any false or misleading information provided by you will be cause for rejection.
Conditional Offer of Employment
Upon successful completion of all other phases of the pre-employment process, you may be offered a conditional offer of employment. This offer is contingent upon satisfactory results from a Medical Examination, Psychological Examination and Drug Screening.
Approval of Appointment
Wisconsin Statutes provide that the Police and Fire Commission approve all appointments to the police department.

Field Training Program

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department has a 14 week Field Training Program. It is comprised of 3 or more Field Training Officers and is headed up by a Field Training Supervisor. A new employee will be scheduled for training on each of three primary shifts for approximately one month each, and then 2 weeks of "shadowing" with the primary FTO. Upon successful completion of these steps, a new officer will be placed in the patrol schedule and will continue to report daily to the FTO supervisor. A new officer has a probationary status for one year from date of hire. The training process will be adjusted in 2010 to meet the needs of the new officer under our 12 hour work schedule.

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