Police Officer

City of La Crosse

  • La Crosse, WI
  • $63,939-76,835 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
DescriptionThe City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The La Crosse Police Department seeks to build and maintain a workforce that reflects our diverse city. We offer a career opportunity at the forefront of modern policing, with an agency dedicated to the training, growth, and advancement of our Officers. Officers generally work a 12-hour schedule, which results in having every other weekend off, and begin with an annual starting salary range of $63,939 - $76,835. Experienced candidates may qualify for additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service with other law enforcement agencies.
Successful applicants must have completed a minimum of sixty (60) college credits from an accredited university. College transcripts are required as part of a complete application. Applicants need not be certified to apply. If not certified, successful candidates may be sponsored at the Wisconsin 720 Academy. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid unrestricted driver's license and meet medical/vision standards. Background check, physical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam required for selected candidates. Successful candidates shall demonstrate maturity in independent decision making, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and respect for the community.Employee benefits for the position include health insurance, life insurance, income continuation insurance, Bachelor's degree incentive pay, paid holidays, paid vacations, section 125 flexible spending plans, deferred compensation plan, Roth IRA, employee sponsored dental and vision insurance, and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan. You may visit the City of La Crosse for additional benefit information.This recruitment process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for use in filling future vacancies. The City of La Crosse supports attaining a representative workforce and workplace equity. To learn more about the La Crosse Police Department or the application process, visit the .Police & Fire Commission
City of La Crosse Human Resources Department
Sixth Floor City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse WI 54601
Phone: (608) 789-7595
Fax: (608) 789-7598An equal opportunity employer/A drug free workplace.APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 3, 2024To apply, click the NeoGov “Apply” link above. As part of the online application, have the following available and ready to submit:
  • Resume
  • Transcripts documenting 60 college credits (copies or originals)
  • Answers to the following essay questions (no more than one page for each answer):
  • Why have you chosen to apply for this position?
  • Discuss things you have done which have contributed to your life experience. Remember to include information regarding volunteer work with civic, school, or professional organizations. Be specific about names and dates.
  • Why do you believe you could relate to and/or work with people of different races, sexes, cultures, ages, socioeconomic groups, and education levels?
Applicants who meet basic requirements and have submitted all necessary application materials may be invited to participate in the following:
-DAY 1: JULY 10TH OR 11TH, 2024: Oral interview with the Police Department.
AND
-DAY 2: JULY 12TH, 2024: Physical Readiness Test administered by the La Crosse Police Department; the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST), and the Personnel Evaluation Profile test (PEP).Applicants that pass the oral interview with the Police Department, written exam, and physical readiness test may be invited to participate in a screening interview with the Human Resources Department followed by an interview with the City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission. Those applicants that pass the oral interview with the Commission are then placed on an eligibility list used to fill future vacancies. If selected for a position, candidates must submit to a complete background check, physical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam.

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