Police Officer
Mequon Police Dept
Agency City
Mequon
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Contractual salaries are as follows (minimum at hire - maximum at the beginning of Year 5): 01/01/2026: $71,223.62 - $95,482.48 / 07/01/2026: $72,291.98 - $96,914.72 / 01/01/2027: $74,822.20 - $100,306.74 Eligible candidates without the Police Recruit Academy will be sponsored/sent upon being hired and earn their starting salary during the academy training (in addition to being provided with a department vehicle for class).
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The mission of the Mequon Police Department is to provide a safe environment through professional, efficient, and effective police services. Mequon Police Officers are responsible for providing services to the community and promoting and preserving peace through citizen cooperation. Examples of officer responsibilities include: The protection of life and property; enforcement of city, state and federal laws; traffic crash investigation; traffic law enforcement; first responder medical services; apprehension of criminals; thoroughly investigating municipal and criminal offenses; evidence collection and processing; preparing reports; testifying in court; and other proactive actions and police services as needed.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Lateral transfers are eligible to start at a higher pay rate, commensurate with their years of full-time police service (up to maximum salary).
Salary:
Benefits:
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Uniform Allowance ($625.00)
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- 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
- Clear and concise speech
- Driver's license
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
- Good driving record
- Good physical condition
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age21
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
11300 N. Buntrock Avenue
Mequon, WI 53092
United States