POLICE PATROL OFFICER

The City of Franklin is accepting application packets to fill 1 current opening and to establish an eligibility list for future openings. The current starting pay as of 3/1/2012 is $24.94/hour with a top pay of $31.68/hour after 4 years of employment. The job description for the position, showing qualifications and duties, can be viewed here and the current labor agreement is available for viewing here. 

Application Instructions For Police Officer 

Please be sure to follow the instructions below. The ability to submit an application packet correctly and to follow the instructions below may be a factor in your hiring process.

1. Complete the Application For Employment. A resume (no longer than 2 pages) is encouraged but not required.
2. Complete the 3 questions asked in Section 6 (page 3) of the application form.
3. Complete the Additional Informational Page showing your testing facility preference, etc.
4. Assemble your application packet which will include the above 3 items, your college transcripts showing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (these do not need to be certified copies) AND a copy of either your WI Law Enforcement Standards Board law enforcement certification or a document showing that you have completed the WI law enforcement training course (or equivalents from another state). DO NOT send in additional, non-requested information such as other certifications, reference letters, etc.
5. Application packets should be submitted in a large envelope such as a 9” x 12” manila envelope.
6. Packets should be mailed to: Franklin City Hall, ATTN: Dana Zahn, 9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132 or hand-delivered to the City Clerk’s office at the above address. There is a drop box outside the main entrance for those wanting to drop off application packets after 5:00 p.m.  No applications will be accepted via email or fax.  DO NOT send application packets to the Police Department.
7. Application packets must be RECEIVED by 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Please note that the City of Franklin does require applicants to possess an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s degree and must be at least 21 years of age. In addition, applicants must already be certified as a Police Officer or must have gone thru the Police Academy and have a valid certification (certifiable as a Police Officer). The completed applications will be reviewed to ensure applicants do meet the required criteria and that the application has been completed properly. Failure to completely fill out the application and/or return it by the deadline will be cause for disqualification.   Those applicants that meet the requirements will be offered the opportunity to participate in the Written Test, which is expected to be given on 3/10/2012. 

If you have any questions please call Human Resources Coordinator Dana Zahn at 414-427-7505, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Process Information

Candidates will be notified, by mail, of when and where the test will be conducted (but as mentioned above this is expected to be given on 3/10/2012).    Failure to appear at the appointed time and place will be cause for disqualification.  All applicants taking the written test will be notified if they received a passing score or not. 

Applicants who pass the written exam may be scheduled for an oral interview with the Police and Fire Commission.  Further selection processes will include a background investigation, a department interview (typically with the Police Chief and Inspector), a medical examination (including but not limited to functional testing and drug screening), a psychological evaluation, a typing test, and approval by the Fire and Police Commission. A copy of the approved hiring process can be obtained here.

CASHIER/CLERK – PART-TIME

The City of Franklin currently has 1 opening in the Treasurer’s Office for the position of part-time Cashier/Clerk. 

Salary:  $12.65/hour. No benefits.

Normal hours:  Will work from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Wednesday and will work from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday and Friday (9 or 13.5 hours per week).  Extra shifts will be required in December and January and occasionally throughout the year to cover for vacations/illnesses. 

Duties:  See attached job description.

Qualifications:  High school diploma or GED, 3 years of related experience and the ability to pass a 10 key test (enter 6,000 keystrokes per hour).  Banking or cash handling experience is preferred.

Individuals interested in this position may apply by completing an online employment application and submitting it to the Human Resources Department by 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 20th, 2012.  Applications can also be completed at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin. (Interviews will be started prior to February 20th and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline.)

The City of Franklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.