Public Safety Lieutenant (West Allis, WI)
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to a Public Safety Captain, this role will oversee aspects of public safety related operations and services provided at Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP). This seasonal position will be assigned to first or second shift, but may be adjusted, based on operational needs.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
This position is an unclassified, seasonal Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system. This role will work in a full-time capacity over the 11-day annual Wisconsin State Fair, which includes weekends. There may be additional work hours offered before and/or after the annual fair. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.
COMPENSATION
The starting wage for this role will be $18.75 per hour.
WHO CAN APPLY
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL NOTES
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by following the applicable instructions below. Application materials must be received by Friday, January 10, 2025. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue, hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, WI Products Pavilion, and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.
Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live, and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working, and playing. Visit discovermilwaukee.com for more information.
All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reporting to a Public Safety Captain, this role will oversee aspects of public safety related operations and services provided at Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP). This seasonal position will be assigned to first or second shift, but may be adjusted, based on operational needs.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
This position is an unclassified, seasonal Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system. This role will work in a full-time capacity over the 11-day annual Wisconsin State Fair, which includes weekends. There may be additional work hours offered before and/or after the annual fair. Annual hours worked in this position will not exceed 1039 hours.
COMPENSATION
The starting wage for this role will be $18.75 per hour.
WHO CAN APPLY
This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned area operations
- Aid in emergency and non-emergency situations
- Respond to disruptive and/or disorderly incidents, various medical situations and assure order is maintained
- Supervise, evaluate, and complete performance appraisals for assigned personnel
- Administer department rules, regulations, policies and procedures to assigned staff
- Assist law enforcement personnel as directed
- Conduct inspections of assigned personnel
- Attend required trainings to maintain a Public Safety Lieutenant status
- Assist the Public Safety Captain with assignments
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience working in a public safety or police-related capacity, required
- Previous supervisory experience, preferred
- Knowledge of concepts, trends, and issues influencing public safety
- Maintain Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) training
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively delegate authority and responsibility while providing a means to maintain accountability
- Adept using technology-based equipment (i.e., computer, radio, cell phone)
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver License
SPECIAL NOTES
The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by following the applicable instructions below. Application materials must be received by Friday, January 10, 2025. The most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue, hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, WI Products Pavilion, and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit wistatefair.com for more information.
Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live, and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working, and playing. Visit discovermilwaukee.com for more information.
All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Department: Public Safety
This is a seasonal position