Police Chief
Oconto Falls Police Dept
Agency City
Oconto Falls
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Police is responsible for overseeing a department of 6 full-time officers and 7 part-time officers and is a working Chief. Other responsibilities include public safety, crime prevention, scheduling, budget, community relations, patrol, traffic and ordinance enforcement, investigation of complaints and maintenance of records. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Residency requirement of 30-minute response to the city. Other benefits include Wisconsin Retirement Fund, health & dental insurance, PEHP, life insurance, holidays, sick pay, vacation and clothing. Qualifications: Must be Wisconsin certified or eligible for certification. Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, ten years of experience in law enforcement, good driving record and valid driver’s license, no felony or domestic abuse convictions, good verbal & written communication skills, ability to carry firearm, ability to react to stressful situations, ability to work various shifts and days of the week.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Possibility for take home squad.
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
- Previous experience
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- Supervisory/Management Experience
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Expected start date approx. February 2027.
Contact Information:
500 N CHESTNUT AVE
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
United States