Part-Time Police Officer

The City of Lodi, WI is seeking a team-oriented candidate to join the Lodi Police Department. This is a part-time, non-exempt position without benefits. The authorized wage range is $29.07 - $36.95 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications). The City of Lodi Police Department is a full-service police organization that provides safety and enforcement services to more than 3,000 city residents. Interested candidates are invited to review the position description and apply online at the City of Lodi website: www.cityoflodi.us . Select the Employment icon in the center of the City’s homepage. This position is open until filled with a first review of applicants Friday, June 26, 2026. Please note: To apply for this position, you must submit the following: A completed DJ-LE-330 application, as well as the City’s online application. Use this DJ-LE-330 link to obtain the correct DJ-LE-330 form with the review date of 6/2022, and when completed, add it to your online application as an attachment. Please be sure to answer all questions in section 6. Cover Letter Resume Applications without the DJ-LE-330 and answered questions in section 6 will NOT be considered. The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer. Statement of Job The statements included in the Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibility of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive . This position reports to the Police Sergeant and functions as a uniformed police officer providing services that include, but are not limited to, police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, accident investigation, crime prevention and investigation, response to citizen complaints, and calls for assistance. This sworn position is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Duties and Responsibilities Performs police duties that include but are not limited to foot patrol, vehicle patrol, traffic control, traffic direction, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, local ordinance and State Statute enforcement, criminal investigations, and responding to calls for service. Focuses on building positive relationships between law enforcement and the public to prevent crime and solve problems through collaboration. In the absence of the Chief of Police or Police Sergeant, the senior Police Officer on duty is the officer in charge. Safeguards and preserves all property under the control of the police department. Performs all duties assigned, including department meetings, continuing education, and in-service training. Serves under the direction of the Chief of Police or Police Sergeant. Receives policy guidance from the Chief of Police or Police Sergeant. Other duties as assigned. High School diploma or equivalent is required. Prior police experience desired or the ability to be certifiable. Associate’s Degree or sixty college credits upon hire or ability to obtain within five years. Knowledge of criminal law, local law, and civil rights. Certification or capacity to meet certification requirements established for police officers under Sec. §165.85(4) of Wisconsin State Statutes. Certifications in Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Possess a current driver’s license and be eligible for a Wisconsin driver’s license. No felony convictions or domestic related incidents. United States Citizen Tools and Equipment Used Tools and equipment used by the Police Officer includes but is not limited to police vehicle, radios and related communication equipment, radar gun, computers, firearms, conducted energy weapons, intoxilyzer, Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), and cameras. Proficient in Microsoft programs including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other city and police specific programs. Confidential Data This is a confidential position requiring discretion in many areas of responsibility Personnel Investigative Information Informant Information Criminal Investigative Information Essential Physical Job Requirements The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform successfully essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written/typed documents and text materials. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and a firearm. Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Capable of sitting for long periods. Performance of routine tasks associated with this position requires a capacity to intermittently sit, talk, hear and see. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, run, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, jump, climb, kick or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, turn, or crawl, push or pull objects and people, drive at high speeds; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move moderately heavy objects (over on