The Germantown Police Department is accepting applications for lateral transfers from experienced law enforcement officers with a minimum of two (2) years continuous full-time experience.
We are a rapidly growing department with room for movement within the department. We have a good working relationship with our surrounding agencies. We were approved to hire four additional officer through a referendum for 2025. We have also had a few retirements, that make up seven immediate vacancies. Our officers work a 4-2 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts and have access to an onsite fitness room, with the ability to work out on duty during the last half-hour of a shift. Additionally, we are in the early stages of planning a new police facility to better serve our community and department.
Lateral Transfer Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Starting wage is based on years of full-time law enforcement experience.
- Vacation Accrual: Prior full-time law enforcement experience determines vacation accrual rates.
- Paid Holidays: 11
- Comp Time
- Sick Leave
- Uniforms Provided: All uniforms are department-issued and replaced as needed.
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Deferred Compensation
Specialty Assignments
- Field Training Officer
- K9 (3 K9 Officers)
- Evidence Technician
- Drug Recognition Expert
- Peer Support Team
- Drone Operator
- SWAT (6 officers assigned to Washington County SWAT Team, training twice a month)
- Community Policing Officer (CPO)
- Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Investigator
- Instructor Certifications
Training & Professional Development
The Germantown Police Department is committed to frequent specialized and in-house training. Some of the instructor certifications are:
- Defensive Tactics (DAAT)
- Firearms
- Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVOC)
- Vehicle Contacts
- Tactical Response
- Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT)
Additionally, we are integrating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into our Defensive Tactics training to enhance officer preparedness and safety.
Divisions & Leadership
- Command Staff: Chief, 1 Captain, 3 Lieutenants, and 6 Sergeants (2 per shift)
- Detective Bureau: 3 Detectives led by a Lieutenant
- Crime Prevention Officer: Organizes community events and assists with investigations
- Metro Drug Unit Investigator: One officer assigned to Washington County Metro Drug Unit
- K9 Unit: Two K9 officers assigned to first and second shift, One Therapy dog assigned to our SRO
- School Resource Officers: Assigned to both the Middle and High Schools
At the Germantown Police Department, we pride ourselves on having dedicated, passionate professionals committed to serving our community. If you’re seeking a new opportunity in law enforcement with room for growth and advancement, we encourage you to apply.
Accelerated Hiring Process:
- Interviews with Command Staff & Police and Fire Commission Members
- Background Investigation
- Medical Exam (including drug screening)
- Psychological Examination
Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of continuous law enforcement experience
- 21 Years of Age
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Driver’s license Good driving record
- Good physical condition
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- No domestic abuse convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. Citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- 60 college credits/Associate’s Degree
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