Police Officer- Academy Needed

City of Beloit • Beloit, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Beloit Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officers. Department personnel are committed to protecting the lives, property, and rights of residents. The department emphasizes enhanced leadership, strong community relationships, and modern policing strategies.

Police Officers ensure residents’ constitutional rights, enforce Wisconsin state laws and City of Beloit ordinances, prevent criminal activity and disorder in city neighborhoods, provide day-to-day police service, and engage with the community. This posting is for candidates who need academy training or certification; candidates who are already certified should apply for the Police Officer- Lateral Hire position.

The 2027 starting salary is $31.83 per hour. Applicants must be available for the recruitment exercises on the specified dates: physical agility tests and written exams on either December 16 or December 18, 2026, and, if successful, the Assessment Center and Chief’s Interview on January 4, 2027. Alternative dates are not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• U.S. citizenship at time of hire.
• At least 40 college-level credits at the time of application; at least 60 college-level credits before completion of the fifth year of employment as a law enforcement officer.
• Wisconsin law enforcement certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire, and the ability to maintain certification, including required training or statutory requirements.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or crime of domestic violence unless granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
• Must not have a conviction record or pending charge that substantially relates to the work of a law enforcement officer.
• Must be available to attend the physical agility test and written exam on either December 16 or December 18, 2026, and, if successful, the full-day Assessment Center and Chief's Interview on January 4, 2027. Alternative dates are not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual speaking candidates are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Protect the lives, property, and rights of City of Beloit residents.
• Ensure the constitutional rights of all residents.
• Enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin and ordinances of the City of Beloit.
• Prevent criminal activity and disorder in City of Beloit neighborhoods.
• Provide day-to-day police service and engage with the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED