North Central Association of Assessing Officers
Police Officer
North Central Association of Assessing Officers, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States
Position Overview
Mission:
Dedicated service and protection for all
Vision:
To foster a safe and secure community through collaboration, trust, and exceptional police service.
A Wauwatosa Police Officer will be ready to serve and committed to the mission and vision of the department. Police Officers are responsible for providing protection of life and property; promoting and preserving peace through cooperation; enforcing municipal, state and federal laws; and delivering police-related services for all residents and visitors of Wauwatosa, WI.
Starting pay: $32.32 per hour ($67,229.88 annually), $35.91 per hour after six months ($74,692.21 annually), $39.46 per hour after one year ($82,085.66 annually). Pay rates increase annually until the sixth year, reaching $46.13 per hour ($95,948.49 annually). Pay based on 2026 collective bargaining agreement.
Lateral candidates who are WI LESB certified and currently working for a law enforcement agency may be given consideration for years of service when determining starting pay and vacation.
Police Recruitment Website: https://www.ServeTosa.com
Essential Functions
Preserves the peace by responding to calls for assistance involving altercations between people, including but not limited to domestic disturbances, fighting, and neighborhood disputes; performs crowd and traffic control; enforces state and local laws and ordinances relating to keeping of the peace; provides foot patrol to residential and business areas in order to maintain community relations.
Protects life by responding to calls for service and emergency assistance; renders aid to the physically injured, handicapped, and others requiring assistance, including but not limited to victims of accidents, criminal incidents, and mental or physical disabilities; investigates safety hazards and takes action to correct potential problem areas, including road hazards, defects, and environmental hazards.
Protects property by performing security checks of residences and businesses, physically walking through residential areas and viewing all areas of buildings to ensure their physical integrity; observes potential hazards including but not limited to natural disasters, fires, alarms, gas leaks, hazardous material spills, roadway debris, and other structure and infrastructure defects, and takes corrective action by contacting proper authorities for assistance and/or securing areas through the use of barricades or other devices; takes found property into custody for safekeeping.
Investigates violations of state laws and local ordinances, and arrests violators using the degree of force necessary in accordance with state law and department policy; secures and protects crime scenes to identify and collect any physical evidence; obtains descriptions of suspects and vehicles involved in crimes or criminal activity; enforces traffic laws to curtail violations endangering lives and property, including excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and careless driving.
Prepares incident and accident reports, affidavits, citations, legal documents, memorandums, and other job-related forms and documents; prepares and testifies in court as to report information and action taken; uses computers to enter and query information as necessary in the performance of official duties.
Participates in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform duties and maintain law enforcement certification.
Maintains physical condition necessary to perform official duties and day-to-day operations, and to operate job-related equipment, including lethal and non-lethal weapons, radios, handcuffs, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, crime scene kits, and other equipment as needed.
Performs service-related activities including assistance to broken down, lost, or locked out motorists, animal complaints, nuisance calls, and other calls for service as warranted.
Drives and operates police vehicles in routine and emergency situations, including normal day-to-day driving, emergency responses to calls and high-speed pursuits of offending vehicles.
Required Qualities and Characteristics
Courage : Show the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Moments will require bravery in the face of danger, and every day will require the fortitude to serve.
Integrity : Possess the quality of being honest with strong moral principles. Not only does this quality exemplify the professionalism of a police officer, but it is necessary for courtroom testimony.
Respect : Display due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of others. Display this quality to co-workers as well as members of the public.
Compassion : Have concern and care for others. Be able to relate with those who need police service and work toward resolutions.
Minimum Requirements
Be at least 21 years old, and a United States Citizen. Certified copy of birth certificate required to verify age. If not born in the United States, a naturalization certificate or United States passport required to verify citizenship. Document(s) must be produced at the Police & Fire Commission Interview.
Education: A minimum of 30 college credits from an accredited college or university at the time of hire. Copies of transcript(s) required. Additionally, 60 college credits will be required within five years of an officer’s initial date of hire as a sworn law enforcement officer.
Not have any felony or domestic violence convictions.
Valid driver’s license at time of application and throughout employment.
Vision 20/40 corrected.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in a clear manner using appropriate grammar.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse conditions while maintaining the ability to communicate and activate the equipment in the vehicle.
Ability to make quick decisions, accurate observations, use sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor under ordinary and stressful situations.
Ability to recall details, copy written and oral information and apply instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to read and comprehend legal and non-legal material written in English.
Ability to learn and comply with department operations, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures associated with the position.
Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and municipal laws and ordinances related to police duties and responsibilities.
Ability to apply concepts, procedures, and techniques related to interviewing, investigations, defense and arrest tactics, evidence preservation, search/seizure, and the use of force.
Preferred Qualifications
Higher education graduation (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.)
Current law enforcement certification
Two or more years of previous sworn law enforcement experience
Previous non-sworn law enforcement experience
Military service
Required Documentation
Certified copy of birth certificate required to verify age. If not born in the United States, a naturalization certificate or United States passport required to verify citizenship. Document(s) must be produced at the Police & Fire Commission Interview.
If a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin, proof of Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification and professional history.
If a graduate of a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Preparatory Academy, but not a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin, proof of graduation within three years of anticipated hire date.
If enrolled in a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Preparatory Academy at the time of application, proof of academy enrollment.
If a military veteran, proof of military service and honorable discharge required (DD214).
Immediate Disqualifiers
Criminal History / Legal:
Adult commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
Any conviction of domestic violence, including simple assault against a domestic partner, spouse, child or parent.
Conviction of any crime with at least a 6‑month jail sentence or more, excluding traffic violations, within the last 5 years.
Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty or good morals).
Pending litigation or prosecution for criminal offenses that must be resolved before consideration.
Traffic Violations:
Suspension of driver’s license within the past 12 months (non‑traffic related suspensions reviewed case‑by‑case).
Conviction or case pending for DUI, DWI or Hit and Run within the last 2 years.
Drugs:
Any illegal possession of heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens or any schedule 1 or 2 drugs, or derivative, within last 2 years.
Any involvement in sale or distribution of illegal drugs as an adult.
Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within last 2 years.
Others:
Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the position.
Dishonorable discharge from any military service.
Untruthfulness and/or intentional withholding of information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position.
Areas of Concern:
Crimes committed as a juvenile, including undetected crime.
Illegal drug possession that does not fall within the parameters defined above.
Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other sentencing disposition prior to conviction.
Juvenile involvement in sale or distribution of illegal drugs being scrutinized.
Military discharge less than honorable, erratic work record, unfavorable employment references.
Multiple convictions of driving under influence.
Patterns of reckless and/or irresponsible driving.
Any significant negative driving history, determined by management review.
Demonstrated history of financial irresponsibility (unpaid collections or unsatisfactory judgments, bankruptcies evaluated by circumstances).
Additional Information Receives direction and supervision from the Shift Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain or Chief.
See "Immediate Disqualifiers" for a list of matters that may prevent you from continuing in the process.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
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Dedicated service and protection for all
Vision:
To foster a safe and secure community through collaboration, trust, and exceptional police service.
A Wauwatosa Police Officer will be ready to serve and committed to the mission and vision of the department. Police Officers are responsible for providing protection of life and property; promoting and preserving peace through cooperation; enforcing municipal, state and federal laws; and delivering police-related services for all residents and visitors of Wauwatosa, WI.
Starting pay: $32.32 per hour ($67,229.88 annually), $35.91 per hour after six months ($74,692.21 annually), $39.46 per hour after one year ($82,085.66 annually). Pay rates increase annually until the sixth year, reaching $46.13 per hour ($95,948.49 annually). Pay based on 2026 collective bargaining agreement.
Lateral candidates who are WI LESB certified and currently working for a law enforcement agency may be given consideration for years of service when determining starting pay and vacation.
Police Recruitment Website: https://www.ServeTosa.com
Essential Functions
Preserves the peace by responding to calls for assistance involving altercations between people, including but not limited to domestic disturbances, fighting, and neighborhood disputes; performs crowd and traffic control; enforces state and local laws and ordinances relating to keeping of the peace; provides foot patrol to residential and business areas in order to maintain community relations.
Protects life by responding to calls for service and emergency assistance; renders aid to the physically injured, handicapped, and others requiring assistance, including but not limited to victims of accidents, criminal incidents, and mental or physical disabilities; investigates safety hazards and takes action to correct potential problem areas, including road hazards, defects, and environmental hazards.
Protects property by performing security checks of residences and businesses, physically walking through residential areas and viewing all areas of buildings to ensure their physical integrity; observes potential hazards including but not limited to natural disasters, fires, alarms, gas leaks, hazardous material spills, roadway debris, and other structure and infrastructure defects, and takes corrective action by contacting proper authorities for assistance and/or securing areas through the use of barricades or other devices; takes found property into custody for safekeeping.
Investigates violations of state laws and local ordinances, and arrests violators using the degree of force necessary in accordance with state law and department policy; secures and protects crime scenes to identify and collect any physical evidence; obtains descriptions of suspects and vehicles involved in crimes or criminal activity; enforces traffic laws to curtail violations endangering lives and property, including excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and careless driving.
Prepares incident and accident reports, affidavits, citations, legal documents, memorandums, and other job-related forms and documents; prepares and testifies in court as to report information and action taken; uses computers to enter and query information as necessary in the performance of official duties.
Participates in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform duties and maintain law enforcement certification.
Maintains physical condition necessary to perform official duties and day-to-day operations, and to operate job-related equipment, including lethal and non-lethal weapons, radios, handcuffs, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, crime scene kits, and other equipment as needed.
Performs service-related activities including assistance to broken down, lost, or locked out motorists, animal complaints, nuisance calls, and other calls for service as warranted.
Drives and operates police vehicles in routine and emergency situations, including normal day-to-day driving, emergency responses to calls and high-speed pursuits of offending vehicles.
Required Qualities and Characteristics
Courage : Show the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Moments will require bravery in the face of danger, and every day will require the fortitude to serve.
Integrity : Possess the quality of being honest with strong moral principles. Not only does this quality exemplify the professionalism of a police officer, but it is necessary for courtroom testimony.
Respect : Display due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of others. Display this quality to co-workers as well as members of the public.
Compassion : Have concern and care for others. Be able to relate with those who need police service and work toward resolutions.
Minimum Requirements
Be at least 21 years old, and a United States Citizen. Certified copy of birth certificate required to verify age. If not born in the United States, a naturalization certificate or United States passport required to verify citizenship. Document(s) must be produced at the Police & Fire Commission Interview.
Education: A minimum of 30 college credits from an accredited college or university at the time of hire. Copies of transcript(s) required. Additionally, 60 college credits will be required within five years of an officer’s initial date of hire as a sworn law enforcement officer.
Not have any felony or domestic violence convictions.
Valid driver’s license at time of application and throughout employment.
Vision 20/40 corrected.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in a clear manner using appropriate grammar.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse conditions while maintaining the ability to communicate and activate the equipment in the vehicle.
Ability to make quick decisions, accurate observations, use sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor under ordinary and stressful situations.
Ability to recall details, copy written and oral information and apply instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to read and comprehend legal and non-legal material written in English.
Ability to learn and comply with department operations, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures associated with the position.
Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and municipal laws and ordinances related to police duties and responsibilities.
Ability to apply concepts, procedures, and techniques related to interviewing, investigations, defense and arrest tactics, evidence preservation, search/seizure, and the use of force.
Preferred Qualifications
Higher education graduation (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.)
Current law enforcement certification
Two or more years of previous sworn law enforcement experience
Previous non-sworn law enforcement experience
Military service
Required Documentation
Certified copy of birth certificate required to verify age. If not born in the United States, a naturalization certificate or United States passport required to verify citizenship. Document(s) must be produced at the Police & Fire Commission Interview.
If a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin, proof of Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification and professional history.
If a graduate of a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Preparatory Academy, but not a certified law enforcement officer in Wisconsin, proof of graduation within three years of anticipated hire date.
If enrolled in a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Preparatory Academy at the time of application, proof of academy enrollment.
If a military veteran, proof of military service and honorable discharge required (DD214).
Immediate Disqualifiers
Criminal History / Legal:
Adult commission of undetected crimes of a serious or repetitive nature.
Any conviction of domestic violence, including simple assault against a domestic partner, spouse, child or parent.
Conviction of any crime with at least a 6‑month jail sentence or more, excluding traffic violations, within the last 5 years.
Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty or good morals).
Pending litigation or prosecution for criminal offenses that must be resolved before consideration.
Traffic Violations:
Suspension of driver’s license within the past 12 months (non‑traffic related suspensions reviewed case‑by‑case).
Conviction or case pending for DUI, DWI or Hit and Run within the last 2 years.
Drugs:
Any illegal possession of heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens or any schedule 1 or 2 drugs, or derivative, within last 2 years.
Any involvement in sale or distribution of illegal drugs as an adult.
Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within last 2 years.
Others:
Cheating on any examination or testing associated with the position.
Dishonorable discharge from any military service.
Untruthfulness and/or intentional withholding of information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position.
Areas of Concern:
Crimes committed as a juvenile, including undetected crime.
Illegal drug possession that does not fall within the parameters defined above.
Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other sentencing disposition prior to conviction.
Juvenile involvement in sale or distribution of illegal drugs being scrutinized.
Military discharge less than honorable, erratic work record, unfavorable employment references.
Multiple convictions of driving under influence.
Patterns of reckless and/or irresponsible driving.
Any significant negative driving history, determined by management review.
Demonstrated history of financial irresponsibility (unpaid collections or unsatisfactory judgments, bankruptcies evaluated by circumstances).
Additional Information Receives direction and supervision from the Shift Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain or Chief.
See "Immediate Disqualifiers" for a list of matters that may prevent you from continuing in the process.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr