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Police Officer

West Bend Police Dept

Agency City
West Bend
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

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The City of West Bend is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer from current sworn law enforcement officers and candidates eligible for certification as of 12/31/26.

Reason for Announcement:

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

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

The City of West Bend is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer from current sworn law enforcement officers and candidates eligible for certification as of 12/31/26. Candidates must be at least 20 years of age, have excellent character, possess or be able to obtain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and be able to perform the essential functions of a law enforcement officer. Candidates must be LESB certifiable before being hired, which includes having completed a minimum of 60 college credits, successfully completed a Wisconsin Basic Recruit School by 12/31/26, or be able to pass the State Reciprocity Exam. Lateral transfer salary and vacation time adjustments are available for qualified candidates with prior experience as a certified law enforcement officer. Tuition reimbursement for self-funded Recruit School is available upon successful completion of the probationary period. The patrol salary range based on the current contract effective 12/20/26 is $77,328 - $99,363 plus benefits.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$77,328.00
-
Salary Maximum
$99,363.00
per
Salary Type
Year
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
12

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
  • Good driving record
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • No felony convictions
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    20

Education Requirements:

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

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
  • Written Exam
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Link to Application
Click Here to Apply

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Megan Gundrum
Application Contact Title
Executive Assistant
Application Contact Agency
West Bend Police Department
Application Contact Address

350 Vine Street
West Bend, WI 53095
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(262) 335-5010
Email
Application Contact Email
gundrumm@westbendwi.gov

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume

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