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Part-time Police Officer

Part-time

VILLAGE OF MELROSE- JACKSON COUNTY

MELROSE, WIPart-timeSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
MELROSE, WI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Part-time Police Officer performs patrol and law enforcement duties to protect public safety, enforce laws, respond to emergencies, and promote community relations. The role includes investigating incidents, preparing reports, assisting people needing first aid, and presenting evidence in court. Candidates must meet Wisconsin law enforcement certification eligibility and other stated qualifications, including prior experience, a valid driver’s license, and U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MultitaskingFirearm HandlingLaw Enforcement EquipmentClear SpeechPhysical FitnessVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationComputer SystemsStress ManagementReacting Effectively

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseWisconsin Law Enforcement Certification EligibilityPrevious ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipNo Felony or Domestic Abuse ConvictionsCorrectable 20/20 Vision

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: General patrol and law enforcement duties. Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts. Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations. Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved. Investigate illegal or suspicious activities. Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area. Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases. Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers. Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures. Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests. Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses. Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements. Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance. Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed. Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders. Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies. Notify patrol units to take violators into custody or to provide needed assistance or medical aid. Serve statements of claims, subpoenas, summonses, jury summonses, orders to pay alimony, and other court orders. Locate and confiscate real or personal property, as directed by court order. Provide road information to assist motorists. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously 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 Clear and concise speech * Valid driver's license with good driving record Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification Good physical condition " Good verbal and written communication skills Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems " No felony or domestic abuse convictions Previous experience required React quickly and effectively to stressful situations U.S. citizen Vision correctable to 20/20 ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://melrosewi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MPD-Part-time-Officer-Employment-Revised-1.pdf?x29775

How this job compares

Set against the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$74–83K/yr162 salary ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr70 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 448 open Law Enforcement jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Law Enforcement postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (227 postings).
Education
27 of the 448 open Law Enforcement jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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