The City of Dodgeville is accepting applications for the position of Police Lieutenant. The Dodgeville Police Department is a full-time, full-service agency, consisting of thirteen sworn officers and two administrative assistants. The City of Dodgeville is the largest community in Iowa County, Wisconsin with an estimated 5,088 residents.

Under the direction of the Police Chief, the Lieutenant is a Senior Command Officer and a member of the management team of the Police Department and is expected to carry out the responsibilities of the Police Chief in the Chief’s absence. The Lieutenant is responsible for investigating and supervising the investigations of criminal offenses and leading an investigation team for all major criminal cases. The Lieutenant performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory, and professional public safety work, including planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Police Department as a supervisor.

The preferred candidate must have at least five years of experience in the law enforcement field, with 1 year or more of progressively responsible managerial/supervisory experience in a comparable agency that involved actual and demonstrated managerial, leadership, and supervisory level experiences. The preferred candidate must have at least a two-year degree from an accredited College, but preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree from an accredited University or College in a field related to criminal justice, or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University in a field related to criminal justice with advanced police training such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute, Northwestern University Staff and Command School, Criminal Justice Executive Development Institute or an equivalent program. The preferred candidate must have a demonstrated proficiency in the conceptual knowledge of managerial and administrative principles and procedures as they relate to the overall administration of a law enforcement agency.

The City of Dodgeville provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health and life insurance coverage; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. The salary will be based on experience and qualifications, with an anticipated annual salary of between $75,000 and $85,000.

A copy of the job application (Form DJ-LE-330), waiver, and full job description are listed below. Paper copies may be obtained from Dodgeville City Hall, 100 E Fountain St, Dodgeville, WI 53533 or at the following link : https://dodgevillewi.gov/police/page/police-lieutenant

A completed job application, resume, and cover letter should be mailed to: Police and Fire Commission c/o Mary McKinley 100 E. Fountain St, Dodgeville, WI 53533; or sent by email to pfc@dodgevillewi.gov. Applicants are also encouraged, but not required, to provide a sample case or investigation report that demonstrates their skills and abilities related to complex investigations.

Applications are due by May 1, 2024 by 4:30 p.m.Incomplete or untimely applications will not be considered.

The City of Dodgeville is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary of Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person