Police Officer

JOB REQUIREMENTS: City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission Seeks

Applicants for: Police Officer The City of La Crosse Police Department

seeks to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the diversity of

the City. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Law Enforcement

positions with an annual starting salary range of \$69,160 to \$83,116.

Responsibilities include working as a team member to enforce laws,

maintaining the public peace, protecting life and property, and working

with the community to address community problems. The La Crosse Police

Department serves over 52,000 local residents, 3 college campuses and 2

major health care centers. Patrol Officers generally work a 12 hour

schedule (2/2-3/2-2/3 cycle) with a total of 2080 hours worked per year

and every other weekend off. Experienced candidates may qualify for

additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service

with previous agencies. Successful applicants must have completed a

minimum of sixty (60) college credits from an accredited university.

College transcripts are required as part of a complete application.

Applicants need not be certified to apply. If not certified, successful

candidates may be sent to the 720 Academy. Applicants must be 18 years

of age, have a valid unrestricted driver's license and meet

medical/vision standards. Background check, physical exam, drug screen,

and psychological exam required for selected candidates. Successful

candidates shall demonstrate maturity in independent decision making,

strong interpersonal and communication skills, and respect for the

community. Employee benefits for the position include health insurance,

life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance,

Bachelor's degree incentive pay, paid holidays, paid vacations, section

125 flexible spending plans, deferred compensation plan, Roth IRA,

employee sponsored dental and vision insurance, and Wisconsin Retirement

System (WRS) pension plan. You may visit the City of La Crosse website

for additional benefit information. This recruitment process will be

used to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for

use in filling future vacancies. The City of La Crosse supports

attaining a representative workforce and workplace equity. If you like

working with people, want to make a difference, and possess the above

Listed Requirements, Please Submit An Application With The Required

attachments. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For complete

application instructions, visit www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers.

Applicants who submit a completed application packet by November 2, 2026

and meet minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in an

interview on November 11 or November 12, 2026 as well as physical

fitness exam and written exam on November 13, 2026. Police & Fire

Commission City of La Crosse Human Resources Department Sixth Floor City

Hall 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse WI 54601 Phone: (608) 789-7595 Fax:

(608) 789-7598 www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers An equal

Opportunity Employer/A Drug Free Workplace APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 2, 2026 SUBMIT APPLICATION ONLINE AT

www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers. For additional information,

please contact: CITY OF LA CROSSE HUMAN RESOURCES 400 LA CROSSE ST LA

CROSSE WI 54601 PHONE: (608)789-7595 FAX: (608)789-7598 EMAIL:

Sign in to view email Applicants must submit as part of their

application package: 1. Online Application 2. Resume 3. Transcripts

documenting college credits (copies or originals) 4. Answers to the

following essay questions (no more than one page for each answer): a.

Why have you chosen to apply for this position? b. Discuss things you

have done which have contributed to your life experience. Remember to

include information regarding volunteer work with civic, school, or

professional organizations. Be specific about names and dates. c. Why do

you believe you cou d relate to and/or work with people of different

races, sexes, cultures, ages, socioeconomic groups, and education

levels? To apply, visit the web address listed above. Follow the prompts

to complete and submit an application. Applicants are required to attach

a resume, transcripts, and answers to essay questions when submitting an

application. Applicants who meet the basic requirements and have all

application materials on file will be invited by the City of La Crosse

to participate in the following: -November 11th OR November 12th, 2026:

Oral interview with the Police Department -November 13th, 2026: Physical

Readiness Test administered by the La Crosse Police Department; the

National Police Officer Selection Test (POST), and the Personnel

Evaluation Profile test (PEP). Applicants that pass the oral interview

with the Police Department, written exam, and physical readiness test

may be invited to participate in a screening interview with the Human

Resources Department followed by an interview with the City of La Crosse

Police & Fire Commission. Those applicants that pass the oral interview

with the Commission are then placed on an eligibility list used to fill

future vacancies. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers