Police Officer - Kickapoo Valley Reserve - LTE

Introduction

The Kickapoo Reserve Management Board (KRMB) is seeking service-oriented individuals to serve and protect visitors to the 8,600-acre Kickapoo Valley Reserve (KVR). Kickapoo Valley Reserve Officers are responsible for providing sworn law enforcement officer duties on the property, including arrest authority. Officers will provide quality state service to the public, enforce administrative rules and serve as liaison with related state, county and federal agencies, organizations, and Native American tribes.

The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is a public property located in Vernon County, in the Driftless Region of southwestern WI, seeking a highly motivated, passionate team member to help carry out our mission of protecting and preserving our 8,600-acre Reserve. Come work at this exceptional property along the Kickapoo River, which contains 3,600 acres of State Natural Areas, sandstone bluffs, trout streams, mixed hardwood and conifer stands, native grass prairies and is home to over 400 plant species and 100 species of nesting birds!

The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is an 8,600-acre tract of land located between the villages of La Farge and Ontario. Its history, resources, administration, and recreational diversity make it unique - a place like no other. Visit our website for more info!

This position is located at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, S3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, WI.

Position Summary

This position will serve as a Police Officer on the Kickapoo Valley Reserve (KVR) to provide quality customer service, maintain visitor safety and security, patrol campsites, trails, and buildings, register campers and trail users and collect fees. This position will be responsible for issuing citations, investigating complaints, appear, and testify in legal proceedings, offering assistance to local law enforcement when requested, and work in cooperation with KVR staff and other law enforcement agencies. This position will enforce Administrative Rules of the Reserve and state laws, as applicable. This position will provide Information and assistance to visitors as needed and attend training as required to maintain enforcement certification, and attend training as required to maintain enforcement certification. For more information, please view the position description .

Salary Information

The starting rate for the Police Officer (schedule/range 36-63) position will be $20.00 per hour - $22.00 per hour depending upon candidate qualifications and experience.

Job Details

Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a good driving record. The selected candidate must successfully pass a drug screening, medical examination, vision screening, and fitness exam.

This position requires the ability to walk over steep, rough terrain with potentially thick vegetation, lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation, work a flexible schedule up to eight hours, including in an outdoor environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, nights, and weekends to meet operational needs.

This position is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) and is limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year). Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions. Limited Term Employment positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

Due to the nature of the position, the DOA/Kickapoo Valley Reserve Management Board will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will currently be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) or eligible for certification at the time of appointment.

In addition, well qualified candidates will have experience with:

· Law enforcement practices, applying and interpreting State of Wisconsin and Federal statutes.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Questions can be directed to Nathan Draeger at nathan2.draeger@wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

The first application review deadline is 11:59pm on April 14, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis until the needs of the department are met.