Police Officer
Rice Lake Police Dept
Agency City
Rice Lake
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Agency City
Rice Lake
Agency State
Wisconsin
Reason for Announcement:
Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Position Responsibilities
Patrol, write reports, community involvement.
Salary:
Salary Minimum
$70,649.00
Salary Maximum
$76,781.00
Salary Type
Year
Dependent on Qualifications
Benefits:
Benefits
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
- night shift differential pay
- Funeral Leave
- Education and Fitness Incentives
- Up to $3500 Health Savings Contribution Annually
- Longevity pay (up to 8% additional at 16 years of service.)
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
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
Other Qualifications
- Associate degree in police science or 60 college credits
- WI Law Enforcement Standards Board Certificate preferred, but not required
- High School Diploma/GED
- Work 12 hour Shifts 2/2, 3/2, 2/3
Education Requirements:
Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Additional Education Information
Email to Brenda Hanson at rlpdbjh@ricelakegov.org or mail to the City of Rice Lake Police Department, 30 S Wilson Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868.
Need to submit the following:
Cover Letter and Resume
Completed City of Rice Lake Application
Copy of Law Enforcement Standard Board Certificate (if certifiable) and other Educational Certificates/Transcripts applicable to the position.
Need to submit the following:
Cover Letter and Resume
Completed City of Rice Lake Application
Copy of Law Enforcement Standard Board Certificate (if certifiable) and other Educational Certificates/Transcripts applicable to the position.
Notes:
Notes
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
Other Notes
- Written Test- Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 5:00pm
- Oral Interviews Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Starting @ 4:00pm
- Applicant required to participate in a ride-along with an officer before January 5, 2026; Contact Captain Brian Larson @ rlpdbfl@ricelakegov.org
- Applications and Full position description may be obtained from RL Police Dept or City Hall (30 E Eau Claire St)
- Must Submit the City of Rice Lake Application/DJ-LE 330 not required but helpful.
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:
Link to Application
Click Here to Apply
Contact Information:
Application Contact Name
Brenda Hanson
Application Contact Title
Office Coordinator
Application Contact Agency
Rice Lake
Application Contact Address
34 S Wilson Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
United States
Application Contact Phone
(715) 234-7738
Application Contact Email
rlpdbjh@ricelakegov.org
Application Contact Website
Apply By:
Application Deadline
Submit:
Application Requirements