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POLICE
OFFICER RECRUITMENT
Sparta City
Ordinances
The Sparta Police Department is an equal
opportunity employer that periodically recruits
police officer candidates to sustain an
eligibility list or fill vacancies within the
Department. Recruitment notices are posted on
the Wisconsin Department of Justice website,
WILENET and
in the
Sparta newspapers.
Prospective candidates are not
required to be certifiable through Wisconsin
Training and Standards. The Department will
provide the necessary training required for
law enforcement certification.
Minimum
Standards:
The City of Sparta Police and Fire Commission
(PFC) has established the following minimum
standards for police
candidates.
·
18 Years of Age
·
Valid Driver’s
License
·
No Felony
Convictions
·
United States
Citizen
·
Ability to Speak, Read, Comprehend, and Write
Using the English
Language
·
Physical and Mental Wellbeing to Perform the
Duties of a Law Enforcement
Officer
·
Possess 60 Fully Accredited College Level
Credits or a 2 Year Associate Degree From a
Recognized Adult Education
District
Selection
Process:
Prospective Police Officer Candidates who meet
the minimum standards will be invited to
participate in the following selection
process:
-
Written
Examination
-
Physical Agility
Testing
-
Oral
Examination before the Police and Fire
Commission
(PFC) **
-
Police
Department Oral
Examination(s)
-
Extensive
Character
Investigation
-
Psychological
Examination
-
Physical
Examination & Drug Screen
-
Two Year
Written Contract Pledging Service to the
Community
**
Spanish Speaking Bilingual Candidates may be
allotted an interview preference by the PFC but
must successfully complete all phases of the
selection
process.
What
to Expect if
Hired:
Newly hired Sparta Police Officers are
subjected to a rigorous twelve week Field
Training Program that provides individualized
instruction on law enforcement duties and
specifics related to the City of Sparta and
Monroe County. Officers will be indoctrinated
into police problem solving and receive
training on the various weapons systems
maintained by the agency.
Advanced training in interview and
interrogations, breath examination, and speed
detection devices are just some of the courses
officers typically attend within the first year
of employment. After completing the 18 month
probationary period, officers can volunteer to
participate in several specialty assignments
including the Monroe County Combined Tactical
Unit (CTU), Bicycle Patrol Unit, Evidence
Technician, and K9 Handler to name a few.
The men and women of the Sparta Police
Department are highly motivated and devoted to
the community. The Department places an
emphasis on career development and balancing
individual desires with departmental needs.
This allows officers to obtain a great deal of
specialization within their desired field,
while meeting the overall goals and mission of
the
Department.
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