Police Officer

Police Officer

Salary

$5,559.00 - $6,849.00 Monthly

Location

910 Jay Street, Manitowoc (PD), WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2016.00047

Department

Police

Division

Police

Opening Date

01/21/2026

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The City of Manitowoc is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The City of Manitowoc ONLY accepts online applications via the link below for current openings.

• We do not accept paper applications or emailed resumes.

Summary of Job

A patrol officers responsibility involves the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift, or on special assignments. The work involves an element of personal danger and the employee must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. The work assignments are general, and special instructions are received from a supervisor. Work is reviewed by inspection, observation of results and thorough oral and written reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrols city streets, roads and public places, either at large or in designated area;
• Checks buildings to ensure that they are in a safe condition and that no forced entries have occurred;
• Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle and parking regulations;
• Investigates automobile accidents, interviews witnesses, gathers information, locates and identifies hit and run vehicles and makes detailed reports;
• Makes arrests when violations of laws and/or city ordinances are observed or when warrants are in existence for known offenders;
• Investigates suspicious incidents occurring during tour of duty;
• Issues verbal warnings, written warnings or citations to observed offenders;
• Operates a police vehicle outfitted with police related equipment;
• Detects and interviews suspicious persons;
• Answers calls for service and complaints involving ordinance, misdemeanor and felony violations;
• Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to appropriate authorities;
• Identifies and solves community conflicts and problems;
• Conducts follow-up investigations when necessary;
• Operates equipment for detecting intoxicants;
• Serves as traffic controller at funerals, parades and other special events;
• Provides assistance and information to citizens and motorists;
• Reports the need for maintenance or repair of department vehicles and/or equipment, to ensure proper and efficient functioning at all times;
• Testifies in all court proceedings when required;
• Investigates and reports hazardous conditions that might constitute a danger to the public;
• Checks for stray animals and investigates all animal bites;
• Attends regular training classes in police methods and related subjects;
• Is proficient in the use and care of firearms and other weapons used by the department;
• Maintains records and prepares clear and concise reports;
• Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems;
• Demonstrates clear and concise communications skills

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Police Science or relevant Bachelors Degree from accredited university or college, or 60 semester hours undergraduate credits from accredited university or college in Law Enforcement or related field

OR

Experience: An equal amount of Law Enforcement experience (i.e. sworn in prior to February 1, 1993). Meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.

A valid State of Wisconsin Operators License

Preference is given to candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing recruit school.

Residency requirement of 25 miles from the Public Safety Building within 18 months.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This position must possess the ability to read and interpret policy manual, technical manuals, Wisconsin State Statutes, City ordinances, Supreme Court decisions and other related materials concerning police work; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages; Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical data and reports; Ability to interpret graphs; Ability to apply situational reasoning by exercising good judgment, decisiveness and creativity in complex situations when dealing in a sometimes hostile environment.

The City anticipates filling these positions pending Committee approval and funding.

THE CITY OF MANITOWOC PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT E-VERIFY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

The City of Manitowoc is a qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness organization.

UNION POSITION: Governed by the contract between the City and the Law Enforcement Employee Relations Division of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 18 months except for fringe benefits and pay schedule which shall be a six (6) month period where applicable.

SICK LEAVE: All employees are granted eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, cumulative to nine hundred sixty (960) working hours. After seven hundred twenty (720) hours of accumulated time, a sick leave payout is available for half of the value of the excess credits when the employees total first exceeds seven hundred twenty (720) hours. Sick leave is paid out at retirement.

HOLIDAYS: Nine full holidays per calendar year.

VACATION: Three days vacation awareded at hire.

One year of service 10 workdays

Two or more years of servcie 18 workdays

10 or more years of service 21 workdays

15 or more years of service 24 workdays

20 or more years of service 29 workdays

HEALTH INSURANCE: Medical (with a HSA), Prescription, Dental, & Vision plans. Manty Health and Wellness Clinic. Insurance begins the first day of the next month following 30 days of employment.

LIFE INSURANCE: Offered through the Wisconsin Retirement System. Insurance begins the first day of the next month following 30 days of employment. Employee pays first months premium, employer pays remaining 11 months. Coverage is equal to employees annual salary to next $1,000. Additional coverage available at employees expense.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Begins immediately upon employment. Employer pays employers share of employees salary. The employee contributes the employees share of the employees salary.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT: Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for medical expenses.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Allows employee to set aside pre-tax deductions for dependent child care and for limited dental/vision not covered by insurance.

PHYSICAL EXAM and DRUG TEST and BACKGROUND CHECK: Required of all newly hired employees, paid for by the City.

MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS: Tuition reimbursement, short-term and long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation plans for additional retirement savings, and Edvest-College savings plan.

This outline is intended to be an outline only. Refer to the Labor Agreement for benefit details.

01

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

02

Why do you believe you could relate to and/or work with people of different races, sexes, cultures, ages, socio-economic groups, and educational levels?

03

Why do you want to work for the Manitowoc Police Department?

04

Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you enrolled, or did you graduate from a recruit school that will certify you to be a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin?

• Yes
• No

08

Where did you attend recruit school and when did you, or will you, graduate?

09

Administrative Rule LES 2.01(1)(e) requires that a law enforcement officer possess either a two-year Associate Degree or 60 college level credits, or meet the standard within the first five years of employment. Have you completed at least 60 college credits?

• Yes
• No

10

If you are currently enrolled in college, when do you anticipate graduating?

11

Do you have any felony convictions or domestic violence convictions that have not been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWI), or reckless driving?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you willing to meet the residency requirements for a Police Officer? The requirement is to live within 25 miles of the Police Department within the first 18 months of employment.

• Yes
• No

15

What have you done to prepare yourself to become a Police Officer?

16

Do you speak a foreign language? If so, in which languages are you fluent?

Required Question

Employer City of Manitowoc

Address 900 Quay St

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220

Phone 920-686-6993

Website http://www.manitowoc.org