February 2009 Police Sergeant

Information and Time Line

January 27, 2009

To:  All perspective Town of Madison Sergeant applicants

From: Chief Gregory

The Town of Madison Police Department is actively recruiting to fill a vacant sergeant position.  This position is the patrol sergeant position and is 3^rd in command of the department.

Introduction

This position was previously filled by a lieutenant.  The lieutenant accepted a chief of police position in another department.  We have decided to fill the position with a police sergeant.

The town of Madison Police Department is a full service police department with 18 full-time sworn officers and 2 part-time officers.  The department has 2 full-time civilian positions and 1 part-time civilian position.  Effective February 1, 2009 our personnel will consist of:

Police Chief                  1

Administrative Sgt.        1 (responsible for 6 full-time, 2 part-time employees)

Patrol Sgt.                    1 (responsible for 9 full time employees)

Detective                      1

Rotating Detective        1

Part-time detective        2

Court/Property officer   1

Patrol officer                 12

Police Clerk                 2

Part-time police clerk    1

Total full time sworn:     18

Total part-time sworn:   2

Total full time civilian:    2

Total part-time civilian:  1

The town of Madison is an urban township located in Dane County, WI and mostly situation on the south side of the city of Madison.  We have a population of 6,033 residents (estimate from 01/01/08) and a 2009 budget of $2,053,642 with an additional $84,597 in capital equipment.

The town of Madison Police Department is an active urban department.  Our 2007 UCR Crime Rates are:

Violent Crime:              57 (4% increase)

Murder:                        0 (no change)

Rape:                           13 (63% increase)

Robbery:                      23 (28 increase)

Aggravated Assault:      21 (28% decrease)

Property Crime:            253 (29% decrease)

Burglary:                       34 (31% decrease)

Theft:                            179 (33% decrease)

Motor Vehicle Theft:     40 (8% increase)

Arson:                           0 (100% decrease)

Offense Rate per 100,000 residents

Violent: 937

Property: 4,157

Day to day responsibilities

The patrol sergeant position is a non-union hourly position and reports directly to the chief of police.  A job description is available on our website.  The patrol sergeant’s day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·        Supervision at calls for service

·        Assisting at calls for service

·        Responding to calls for service as needed

·        Scheduling

·        Leadership and management of the field training unit

·        Leadership and management of second and third shift officers

·        Assistance with writing policy and procedures

·        Evaluating and recommendation of equipment purchasing

·        Training officers as needed

The patrol sergeant is expected to be proficient in current police practices, leadership and management.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other police computer related programs is essential.

News Paper Ad:

Police Sergeant, Police Department, town of Madison, WI - Applications are now being accepted to fill a sergeant position.  This is a non-union hourly position.  Salary & Benefits:  Range $4,987.32-$6,054.17 per month, based on 1950 hours per year.  Benefits include sick and vacation leave, WI retirement Fund, 90% Town paid health insurance, uniform and equipment allowance ($525.00 per year after initial issue), 11 paid holidays and flexible schedule. — Qualifications:  U.S. Citizen; minimum 60 college credit hours in a related field; valid WI driver’s license; minimum 5 years experience as a police officer, supervisory experience preferred.—Note:  Qualified applicants will be required to participate in a written examination and may be required to participate in an extensive testing process. — Apply:  Application DJ-LE-330 (answer section 6 questions) and position description may be obtained from the department’s website or by contacting the Town of Madison Police Department, 2120 Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713, 608-210-7262.  Application deadline:  Must be received no later than 4:00 pm, March 25, 2009

Wages and Benefits

The town of Madison provides an excellent wage and benefit package to the ideal candidate.

Wage Scale

Hours

·        1950 hours per year, 37 ½ hours average per week

·        6 – 3 schedule with flexibility

·        Primary working hours is 7:00 pm – 3:00 am

Overtime

·        Same overtime rules as applies with WPPA union contract

·        Same shift differential rules as applies with WPPA union contract

Health Insurance

·        Two HMO options are available.  Dean Care and Physicians Plus.  The town of Madison pays 90% of single and family health care plans.  Our Human Resources Department has detailed information regarding the policies.

·        An insurance buyout is available if the police sergeant elects not to accept health insurance.

Dental Insurance

·        Dental insurance is available through Delta Dental.  Employee’s pay 100% of the cost.

WI Retirement

·        Town of Madison pays 100% of the employer and employee contributions

Vacation

·        Years 1-4:        2 weeks (12 days)

·        Years 5-6:        2 weeks, 2 days (14 days)

·        Years 7-11:      3 weeks (18 days)

·        Years 12-14:    3 weeks, 2 days (20 days)

Holiday

·        Nine named holidays per year

·        Two floating holidays per year

Sick days

·        8 hours of sick time earned per month.

Uniform allowance

·        Initial uniforms and equipment (except handgun) are provided

·        After 1^st year of service a $525 uniform allowance is provided

Training

·        The police department offers a generous specialized training program for our employees.

Hiring Process

Note: Dates are estimated, italics dates indicate actual dates of occurrence