Police Chief

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
Number of Paid Holidays: 10
Other Benefits
Possibility for take home squad.

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)