Police Officer

City of La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
Onsite

About The Position

The City of La Crosse Police Department seeks to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the diversity of the City. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Law Enforcement positions with an annual starting salary range of $69,160 to $83,116. Responsibilities include working as a team member to enforce laws, maintaining the public peace, protecting life and property, and working with the community to address community problems. The La Crosse Police Department serves over 52,000 local residents, 3 college campuses and 2 major health care centers. 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.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Have a valid unrestricted driver’s license
  • Meet medical/vision standards
  • 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 sent to the 720 Academy
  • Background check, physical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam required for selected candidates
  • Demonstrate maturity in independent decision making
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Respect for the community
  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Transcripts documenting college credits (copies or originals)
  • Answers to essay questions

Responsibilities

  • Working as a team member to enforce laws
  • Maintaining the public peace
  • Protecting life and property
  • Working with the community to address community problems

Benefits

  • health insurance
  • life insurance
  • accident 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
  • Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan
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