Police Officer

Police Officer – La Crosse Police Department, La Crosse, WI

Seniority level:
Entry level |

Employment type:

Full‑time

Salary range: $69,160 – $83,116 per year.

The City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission seeks Police Officers to join a diverse workforce that reflects the community. The role includes enforcing laws, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property, and working with the community.

• Work as a team member to enforce laws and maintain public peace.
• Protect life and property.
• Work with the community to address community problems.
• Patrol on a 12‑hour schedule (2/2‑3/2‑2/3 cycle), totaling 2080 hours per year with every other weekend off.

• Minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited university (transcripts required).
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Medical/vision standards met; background check, physical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, maturity in independent decision making, and respect for the community.
• Not required to be certified; non‑certified candidates may attend the 720 Academy.

• Health insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, income‑continuation insurance.
• Bachelor's degree incentive pay, paid holidays, paid vacations.
• Section 125 flexible spending plan, deferred compensation plan, Roth IRA.
• Employee‑sponsored dental and vision insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan.

• Complete application packet by the deadline:
  March 2, 2026.
• Submit online at www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers
  .
• Selected candidates will be invited to an interview on March 11 or 12, 2026.
• Physical fitness and written exams are scheduled for March 13, 2026.
• Successful candidates may receive additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service and previous agency experience.

Police & Fire Commission – City of La Crosse Human Resources Department

Phone: (608) 789‑7595
Fax: (608) 789‑7598
Address: 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Website:
www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers

The City of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug‑free workplace.