Police Officer

Pay
$39.29/hr
Closes
Nov 30, 2026Closes Nov 30, 2026
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Not stated

The posting

From llm board · read Nov 2, 2026 · original

AT THIS TIME, WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY CERTIFIABLE. WE ARE NOT LOOKING TO SPONSOR AN APPLICANT AT THIS TIME. Please email your DJ-LE-330 and Resume to Chief Heather Wolfe at chief@cupd.org.

Reason for Announcement

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy

Type of Opening

Full-Time

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities
Hiring a certified Full-Time Officer to enforce state laws and city ordinances in the City of Cumberland. Officers work 12 hour shifts (6p-6a, 6a-6p, or 4p-4a) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (every other weekend off). Cumberland Police Department has a great training budget to allow officers to excel in areas of interest. Officers can be hired at a higher vacation rate than the starting rate with prior law enforcement experience. -Room for advancement to Sergeant -Department that supports specified training in your areas of interest -Great technology to assist in the performance of your duties. For example: new computers, new body cameras, new dash cameras, automated license plate readers, surveillance cameras throughout the City and more. Come work for a beautiful City with a great, supportive community!

Salary

Salary Minimum
$39.29

per

Salary Type

Hour

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: 10

Other Benefits

Night Differential $.50 per hour

60 hours of vacation in the first year. 1-3 years = 96 hours. 3-10 years = 156 hours , 11-16 years = 204 hours, and 16+ years = 264 hours of vacation

Uniform Allowance

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

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

Other Qualifications

AT THIS TIME, WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY CERTIFIABLE.

Education Requirements

Education Requirements
High school diploma

60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes

Notes
Background Check

Drug Screening

Medical Examination

Oral Interviews

Affirmative Action (AA)

Affirmative Action (AA)

American Disability Act (ADA)

American Disability Act (ADA)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

About Cumberland PD

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