Tomah - Police Officer 2016

Job Announcement

The Tomah, WI Police Department is currently accepting applications for Full Time Police Officer.  Full details are available by clicking on  DOWNLOAD APPLICATION, available above.

Qualifications
The following qualifications and standards are established to insure hiring the best candidate for employment.  The minimum qualifications are:
    - Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Wisconsin upon hire.
    - Must be at least 18 years of age.
    - Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License at the time of employment.
    - Must possess a minimum of 60 semester hour/credits from an accredited institution of higher learning.
    - Must be of good moral character as determined by a psychological evaluation.
    - Vision corrected to 20/20.
    - Preference is given to those possessing a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification.
    - No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.

Selection Process
- Applications for employment may be made to:
            Lieutenant Ron Waddell or Lieutenant Scott Holum
            Tomah Police Department
            805 Superior Avenue
            Tomah, WI  54660
            (608) 374-7407 // (608) 374-7409

- Applicants must submit a comprehensive letter of application, a current resume, a DJ-LE-330, and provide the additional information as noted on page two of the application packet. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR ADVERTISED VACANCIES ONLY! Applications are screened and those who appear to meet the minimum requirements will be invited to take a physical fitness exam. Those applicants who successfully complete the fitness test will be required to successfully complete the following steps:
        - A written test.
        - A Personnel Evaluation Performance test.
        - An oral interview with the members of the Police Department Staff.
        - An oral interview with Police and Fire Commission.
        - A comprehensive background investigation.
        - A psychological and medical examination, to include a drug screen. This step is performed after
          a conditional offer of employment has been made.
        - A 12 month probationary period is required for new applicants. This may be extended if needed.

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST REQUIREMENTS
The physical fitness test is conducted as a pass or fail test. To advance through the fitness testing, you must pass each test. If you do not pass the fitness test, you will not be invited to take the written test or the PEP test that follows. The following is the minimum requirements required to receive a passing score:
    - Vertical Jump: 15.5"
    - One (1) Minute Sit-Up: 30 Reps
    - 300 Meter Run: 66 Seconds
    - One (1) Minute Push-Up: 25 Reps
    - One and One-Half (1.5) Mile Run: 15:54 Minutes

* All testing is provided at no expense to the applicant, however, travel expenses are not reimbursable or covered. Any step in the process may eliminate an applicant. Completion of all steps does not guarantee employment. The Tomah Police Department is committed to conducting a fair and non-biased employment process.

Please direct questions regarding this position to SHOLUM@TOMAHPOLICE.COM

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.