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Police Officer
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La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 54601, USA
Listed on 2026-05-22
Listing for:
City of La Crosse, WI
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-05-22
Job specializations:
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Security
Police Officer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : La Crosse, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00819
Department/Division: Police Operations
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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 June 29, 2026 and meet minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in an interview on July 8, 2026 as well as physical fitness exam and written exam on July 9, 2026.
Police & Fire Commission
City of La Crosse Human Resources Department
Sixth Floor City Hall
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse WI 54601
Phone:
Fax:
An equal opportunity employer/A drug free workplace
Final date to receive applications:
June 29, 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:
FAX:
EMAIL:
HR
Applicants must submit as part of their application package:
- Why have you chosen to apply for this position?
- 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.
- Why do you believe you could relate to and/or work with people of different races, sexes, cultures, ages, socioeconomic groups, and education levels?
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