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Police Chief

Oconto Falls Police Dept

Agency City
Oconto Falls
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

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

Responsibilities:

Position 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:

Salary Minimum
$90,000.00
-
Salary Maximum
$100,000.00
per
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Possibility for take home squad.
Number of Paid Holidays
10

Qualifications:

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:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
Other Notes
  • Expected start date approx. February 2027.
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Brad Olsen
Application Contact Title
Chief
Application Contact Agency
Oconto Falls Police Department
Application Contact Address

500 N CHESTNUT AVE
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(920) 846-4500
Email
Application Contact Email
brad.olsen@cityofocontofalls.wi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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