This is an entry level part-time seasonal civilian law enforcement position. Two (2) openings are scheduled to be filled and work will consist of approximately 28 hours per week per person. The duty hours will vary dependent on the needed assignment and will include weekends. Duties include responding to non-hazardous calls for service throughout City parks, such as parking issues, lost children and enforcing minor City Ordinance violations, traffic control, assisting Patrol Officers with non-hazardous calls, while promoting Neighborhood Engagement philosophies through positive public interaction.
Work schedule will be Thursday through Sunday.
Start date: May 19, 2025
End date: September 28, 2025
Hourly rate range: $16.7884 - $23.5423
Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will be scheduled for March 19, 2025.

1. Answer non-hazardous calls for service regarding selected law enforcement matters, enforce selected City Ordinances and parking regulations, and notify Police Dispatch of issues in the City Parks that require additional Police response.
2. Direct traffic in the parks or on city streets as requested by Police Patrol Sergeant or designee.
3. Build a working partnership with WPRF staff to include department head, park attendants, building and grounds supervisors and staff.
4. Ensure safe traffic flow in the parks to include enforcing parking regulations by the issuance of parking citations.
5. Foster a neighborhood engagement philosophy by being available to citizens and answering general questions.
6. Required to have a working knowledge of applicable Departmental Policies and General Orders. In addition, have a working knowledge of City of Waukesha park rules, parking regulations, and applicable Municipal Ordinances.
7. Required to carry a WKPD Police Radio and/or cell phone and answer calls for service on the radio and/or cell phone from Police Dispatch.
8. Operate departmental vehicles in accordance with departmental procedures.
9. Required to have knowledge of all city parks including location and areas of concern.
10. Operate a Wireless Digital Assistant (WDA), or squad computer, to gain information from Police Dispatch and/or the TIME System.
11. Issue parking tickets and some Municipal Ordinance Citations
12. Document all Municipal Ordinance Citations, in written form, with the aid of Police Clerical Division.
13. Assist at special events throughout the City.
14. Be available to testify in court to any parking violation or Municipal Ordinance citation.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid Drivers' License with excellent driving record
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment,
• Must be willing to work various hours and days
• Must be able to successfully operate a mountain bicycle
• Must successfully pass a thorough background check and drug test.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Candidate is actively pursuing a career in law enforcement
• First Aid/CPR certification.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer