Police Officer

County•Milwaukee, WI

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission invites qualified individuals to apply for this challenging and rewarding position with the City of Milwaukee Police Department. This unique position provides the opportunity to help Milwaukee’s citizens every day, while also focusing on the individual’s educational, physical fitness, personal and professional development. The City of Milwaukee is dedicated to developing a diverse Police Department to serve the community’s needs. Applying for this position will place you in the August 2027 academy class. The City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) is pleased to offer expanded pathways in the Police Officer recruitment process, including a special option for recent graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice & Criminology program. Graduates who completed their degrees after Fall 2023 may submit their UWM transcripts in place of the written examination and will receive additional selection benefits: Automatic Education Preference Points and Direct advancement to the Oral Interview stage. This partnership supports our shared effort to strengthen the pipeline of highly educated, community-focused candidates entering public service—while maintaining an open, competitive process for all applicants.

Requirements

Minimum age 20 at time of application. (Note: Must be age 21 at time of appointment.)
Born before 8/16/2006
United States Citizenship.
High School Diploma or Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the applicant can provide copies of form PI-1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed.
Valid Wisconsin driver license, or a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, at the time of background investigation.
Physically able to perform Police Officer training and job duties.
Must successfully pass a Milwaukee Police Department Background Investigation.
Must successfully pass a Pre-employment Medical Examination, Psychological evaluation and Drug Screen.
Able to read, understand, and explain Wisconsin State Statutes and City of Milwaukee ordinances.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population, in-person, via telephone, and in writing.
Civil, courteous and customer-service oriented.
Ability to write accurate and complete reports and accurately record information – by hand and using a computer, file records, and process paperwork.
Ability to solve problems and make quick and appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain self-control and to take direction from supervisors.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude, have good moral character, be honest, responsible and trustworthy.
Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others.
Motivated and able to complete the required educational and physical fitness programs.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Ability to work long hours for an extended period of time.
Must successfully complete a 16-month probationary period.
Must earn sixty college credits within five (5) years of hire.
Must meet and maintain all training and certification requirements established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
Must be able to comply with the Milwaukee Police Department Uniform Equipment and Appearances Standard Operating Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Recent graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice & Criminology program (completed degrees after Fall 2023) may submit transcripts in place of the written examination and will receive additional selection benefits: Automatic Education Preference Points and Direct advancement to the Oral Interview stage.

Responsibilities

Preserve public peace, protect life and property, work within the community to prevent crime, and enforce ordinances of the City of Milwaukee and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
Enforce criminal laws; identify, detain, and process wanted individuals.
Respond to calls for service.
Conduct investigations of suspicious persons or situations and preliminary investigations of major crimes and criminal activity.
Interview suspects and witnesses, and prepare appropriate investigative reports.
Prepare and testify in court as to the facts surrounding any criminal, departmental, or civil action.
Patrol the City of Milwaukee in a police vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and/or on foot as directed.
Communicate with mentally ill persons and contact or refer additional resources as appropriate.
Operate a police vehicle in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic, and in unsafe road conditions.
Prepare accurate and complete reports of daily activities.
Provide assistance to the community in the areas of crime prevention.
Enforce motor vehicle laws to promote safety and reduce accidents, expedite traffic flow, and enforce Wisconsin State Statutes.
Attend in-service training as mandated by the State of Wisconsin, or as directed.
Perform duties in a special assignment capacity such as Motorcycle Unit, Office of Community Outreach and Education, and Narcotics Division, as assigned.