Police Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking experienced and qualified individuals to serve and protect the WSFP, its employees and patrons as Police Officers within the Police & Public Safety Department of WSFP. The WSFP Police Department provides uniformed patrol of the Fair Park 365 days a year. Our authorized staff consists of various sworn officers and also has a number of specialized units that include Mounted, Bicycle, Dignitary Protection and Major Incident Response Team (MIRT).

These specialized units enhance and support our Uniform Patrol Division during the Wisconsin State Fair and other year‑round events.

Limited Term Employment working part‑time as needed and scheduled, including work on weekends and evenings. Employee must be available to work during the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1,039 hours.

$28.00 per hour.

This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.

• Knowledge of department operations, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they are associated with this position.
• Knowledge of provisions, procedures, sources and elements of WSFP Administrative Code and State and Federal law related to duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of concepts, procedures and techniques related to interviewing, interrogations, investigations, confessions, evidence preservation, search and seizure, defense and arrest tactics and use of force.
• Ability to protect oneself and others by having a full range of movement, physical strength, endurance and fitness to apprehend and control a subject.
• Ability and skill to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in a clear manner using appropriate grammar and spelling.
• Ability to run, climb, grab, pull, lift, bend and exert oneself in a spontaneous or normal situation and function for extended periods of time without breaks or requiring special needs.
• Ability and skill 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 (normal) 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 maintain a proficient level of competency with the officer’s handgun.

Candidate must be available to work during the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive police criminal background check, drug screening, medical examination and psychological screening if not previously completed with a surrounding State of Wisconsin law enforcement agency.

Please submit your resume and cover letter below. You will also be required to upload the following documents to be considered for the role:

• Police Officer Application (click link to download and fill out to attach when applying)
• Police Officer Application Supplement (click link to download and fill out to attach when applying)

Application materials will be reviewed on a first‑come, first‑serve basis and the most qualified…