Police Job Opportunities

Part-Time Police Officer

Reason for Announcement: Fill Vacancy – Part-Time

Salary: $25.00/Hour

Job Summary: This position is responsible for patrolling the Village, performing building checks, watching for suspicious situations, enforcing violations, and acting as a deterrent to criminal/unlawful activity. Observe traffic and enforce violations. Perform investigations of crimes and accidents including burglary, theft, vandalism, traffic accidents, etc. and takes appropriate action. Prepares all necessary reports. Respond to public and domestic complaints taking appropriate action including acting as a mediator, subduing/apprehending suspect, issuing citations, etc. Respond to complaints and take appropriate action. Testify in court. Seize and submit evidence. Respond to medical calls. Participate in mandatory training. Performs related duties as assigned. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications: US Citizen; Minimum age – 21; Valid Driver license; Good driving record; Good physical condition; Eligibility for WI Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification; High School Diploma; 60 college credits – Associate degree with prior police experience preferred; Ability to possess a firearm; No felony convictions; No domestic abuse convictions; Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations; Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously; Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays; Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment; Be of excellent character; Applicants should possess strong human relations, problem solving, and communication skills (oral and written).

Apply by: June 9, 2023
Wrightstown Police Department
Attn: Leona Hermsen
352 High Street
Wrightstown, WI 54180

Submit: Resume, Agency Application (Click Here), and Release of Information (Click Here)

To Obtain: Click on above links or pickup packet at the Wrightstown Village Office or Police Department.

Contact: Leona Hermsen, Administrative Police Clerk
Wrightstown Police Department
352 High Street
Wrightstown, WI 54180
Phone: 920-532-6007
Email: wpdclerk@wrightstown.us

Notes: Oral interviews; Psychological profile; Medical examination; Drug screening; Background investigation.

The Wrightstown Police Department is a rapidly progressing agency that serves a population of 3,308 residents in both Brown and Outagamie County. Wrightstown is a rapidly growing community, both in residential and business, between Green Bay and Appleton, WI. Located on the Fox River the community provides many amenities that draw people in from all over. Wrightstown also provides an ideal location for those working in the Green Bay and Appleton area.

The Wrightstown Police Department currently employs a Full-time Police Chief, 4 Full-time Officers, 1-2 Part-time Officers, 1 Salvage Inspector, and an Administrative Police Clerk. With the anticipated rapid growth of the community, the Village anticipates hiring more police positions, both Full-time and Part-time in the next few years to create 24 hour police coverage. This is a great time to be a part of this growing team and part of a growing community. The Wrightstown Police Department employs modern day policing techniques and equipment to effectively provide for the safety and well-being for the residents of the Village of Wrightstown.

The Wrightstown Police Department has obtained CORE STANDARDS VERIFICATION from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG).