Police Officer

City of Neenah•Neenah, WI

About The Position

The City of Neenah Police Department seeks individuals to serve as Police Officers and help keep the community safe. The department describes its mission as standing between peace and peril to protect the community, defend life and rights, and serve as friends of the people. Applicants must submit a complete online application with a cover letter and resume; applications submitted by mail or email are not accepted. Conditional offers depend on successful completion of a comprehensive background check, medical and physical examination including drug testing and vision screening, psychological examination, and a polygraph related to truthfulness and drug usage. Interview Day is November 18, 2026, and the Commission Interview is December 2, 2026. No previous training or experience is necessary. The position uses a 12-hour patrol schedule based on a 26-day cycle: three days working and three days off, repeated three times, followed by three days working and five days off. Starting salary is $64,362, and the top patrol officer base salary rate after seven years is $93,867 per year, based on the 2025–2027 labor contract. Officers may also receive compensation for longevity, overtime, call time, firearm certification, and professional improvement. Experienced law enforcement candidates may qualify for an accelerated lateral-hire rate based on prior full-time service.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have 60 post-high-school credits at an accredited university or technical college within six months of the initial interview.
Have no felony or domestic abuse-related convictions.
Have good verbal and written communication skills.
Have computer operation skills.
Have the mental and physical ability to perform all essential functions of a police officer.
Submit a complete application online with a cover letter and resume attached.
Successfully complete a comprehensive background check, medical and physical examination including drug testing and vision screening, psychological examination, and polygraph related to truthfulness and drug usage, as conditions of a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with law enforcement experience may be considered for lateral hire at an accelerated rate based on prior years of service.
Minorities, bilingual persons, and people with diverse life experiences or career-change backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary, starting at $64,362, with a top patrol officer base salary rate of $93,867 after seven years under the 2025–2027 labor contract.
Additional compensation for longevity, overtime, call time, firearm certification, and professional improvement.
Ten paid holidays and one paid floating holiday.
Vacation accrual based on years of service: 96 hours at one year, 144 hours at five years, 192 hours at ten years, 240 hours at 16 years, and 264 hours at 24 years. Lateral hires receive vacation based on total years of experience.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Sick leave.
Funeral leave.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave.
Compensatory time.
Free employee health clinic.
Uniforms and equipment provided.
Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan.
Deferred compensation.
Flexible spending.