Police Officer

City of West Allis•West Allis, WI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners for the City of West Allis is accepting applications for the position of police officer beginning October 7th, 2026, to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Candidates must be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Wisconsin and must have completed an LESB-recognized law enforcement training academy to be eligible. Out-of-state candidates who are current law enforcement officers, completed an out-of-state preparatory law enforcement academy, and eligible for a waiver of Wisconsin preparatory law enforcement academy under LESB policy and procedure may be eligible for consideration. Those who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this process. The application, in its entirety, must be completed online. Applicants can send official transcripts to [email protected] if provided directly from College or University. Review 2026 Police Officer Job Announcement (PDF) Review Fingerprint Privacy Statement and Challenge Notice (PDF)

Requirements

Age 21 years and over by date of hire
Must be a U.S. citizen
Currently certified law enforcement officer in the State of Wisconsin and have previously completed the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) 720-hour preparatory law enforcement academy.
Have voluntarily separated from a Wisconsin law enforcement position after completing the LESB 720-hour preparatory law enforcement academy, with good record, and have been separated from law enforcement employment for less than three (3) years.
Current law enforcement officer out-of-state, completed an out-of-state preparatory law enforcement academy, and be eligible for a waiver of Wisconsin preparatory training under LESB policy and procedure.
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, by January 1st, 2027 OR
Associates Degree in Police Science, or a closely related field, by January 1st, 2027 OR
Sixty college credits in Police Science/Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, as of January 1st, 2027
Applicants must be physically able to perform job-related functions as specified by the Police and Fire Commission
As verified by a Police and Fire Commission appointed physician
Meet the Entrance Standards of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Physical Readiness Test.
Ability to continuously wear heavy equipment up to approximately 30 lbs (duty belt, vest, etc.)
Ability to frequently lift objects up to and including 65 lbs
Continuous repetitive motion/movements including, but not limited to, pulling, pushing, pulling hand-over-hand, running, standing, walking, jumping, climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crawling, squatting, reaching, twisting, or pressure involving wrists, hands, or fingers
Continuous sitting and exiting/entering a police vehicle
Continuous high level of mental and visual alertness
High level of hearing acuity
Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks
Sufficient physical stamina to permit a full day of continuous motor vehicle operation under varying traffic conditions
Ability to endure extended working hours
Ability to withstand exposure to variable and unfavorable weather and working conditions including, but not limited to, temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, electrical current, vehicular traffic and/or dust
Ability to continuously focus for long periods of time on projects or while working on computers
Possess a valid unrestricted driver's license and be eligible for a Wisconsin driver's license at the time of application.
An applicant shall have no felony conviction record, as this factor will prohibit him/her from lawfully carrying a firearm.
An applicant shall have no state misdemeanor conviction record for crimes involving moral turpitude, as this factor will jeopardize his/her credibility as a departmental witness.
Applicants shall be able to type at a minimum rate of 30 wpm.
Within eighteen months of employment, an appointee must establish residency within the City of West Allis or designated perimeter.

Nice To Haves

Review 2026 Police Officer Job Announcement (PDF)
Review Fingerprint Privacy Statement and Challenge Notice (PDF)
Click Here To Review Full Job Description (PDF)
Click Here To Review Full Job Qualifications (PDF)

Responsibilities

Stop vehicles to investigate, cite or arrest occupants
Investigate vehicle accidents
Answer bank and burglar alarms
Physically examine and test doors and windows of dwellings and businesses
Direct traffic at accidents, parades, crime scenes and for emergency vehicles
Conduct plain view searches and searches based on probable causes
Operate and maintain control of police vehicle under various conditions and engage in high-speed pursuits or emergency response driving
Push vehicles and remove hazards from obstructing traffic
Request emergency assistance for traffic accidents
Coordinate actions of other officers arriving as backups
Package and transport property and evidence
Collect evidence including trace, biological and personal property from crime and accident scenes
Recover and inventory stolen property
Assist paramedics and EMTs with the treatment of injured or ill people
Search unconscious or helpless persons in emergencies
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Handcuff suspects or prisoners
Subdue attacking or resisting persons
Use chemical spray, baton, electronic control device, pistol, rifle or shotgun to defend self or others or during training exercises
Conduct a frisk or pat down search of persons
Verbally communicate using portable and car radios
Use computer keyboard for report writing
Respond to general information questions from the public
Interview complainants, witnesses, drivers, etc.
Explain the nature of criminal offenses to offenders
Inspect driver's licenses
Mediate civil disputes
Interrogate or interview suspects
Advise person of constitutional rights
Testify in court or at other legal proceedings
Issue a citation or summons to offenders in lieu of making a custodial arrest
Support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin and the Ordinances of the City of West Allis
Actively support the policies and procedures, programs, objectives and philosophies of the Department
Conduct thorough investigations on all assignments and submit complete reports in accordance with current departmental reporting procedures
Take appropriate action on all matters requiring police attention, whether in response to a specific assignment, by personal observation while patrolling an assigned district, or performing the tasks associated with other general assignments
Direct efforts toward the development and reinforcement of good community-police relations
Inspect all assigned equipment at the beginning of a tour of duty to assure its sufficiency and proper operation, and report any deficiencies to the supervisor
Be familiar with all possible aspects of an assignment and strive for excellence in performing the duties so assigned