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Police Chief

Elkhorn Police Dept

Agency City
Elkhorn
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The City of Elkhorn, WI is seeking an experienced law enforcement leader to serve as our next Police Chief. This opportunity arises as our longtime Chief prepares for retirement after more than 36 years of dedicated service. The selected candidate will lead and oversee all Police Department operations, including patrol, investigations, training, budgeting, policy development, and personnel management. Ensures compliance with state laws and local ordinances. Represents the City in working with community partners and other agencies. Maintains public safety, exercises sound judgment in all situations, and fosters a professional, service-oriented department.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$102,024.00
-
Salary Maximum
$119,537.60
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays
10

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to possess a firearm
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • Previous experience
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • Supervisory/Management Experience
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Kacey Keogh
Application Contact Title
HR Manager
Application Contact Agency
City of Elkhorn
Application Contact Address

311 Seymour CT
Elkhorn, WI 53121
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 741-5105
Email
Application Contact Email
kkeogh@cityofelkhorn.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
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