Police Officer

Welcome to the Oshkosh Police Department- the only nationally accredited municipal law enforcement agency in the state of Wisconsin. A police department committed to excellence and fostering a safe and positive environment for the community. We’re thrilled zuges? ...

We are excited to announce our new Lateral Hire program! Now relations:

• Accelerated hire process for applicants who are already certifiable.
• Applicants with previous full-time defence? ...
  • Lateral pay:
    Pay upon hire that reflects their credited years of prior certified experience.
  • Lateral Vacation:
    Vacation accruals that reflect their credited years of prior certified experience.
  • Advanced Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave advancement upon hire.

• Accreditation:
  Only nationally accredited municipal law enforcement agency in Wisconsin with both State and National accreditation, showing our commitment to excellence and to fostering a safe and positive environment for the community.
• Premier Training Resources:
  Our immersive virtual reality training simulator places officers in interactive, real TITLE? ...lities :
  
  - de‑escalation techniques, communication, active listening, decision‑making, judgement and problem solving.
• Excellent
  
  Pay and Benefits:
  
  Starting pay of $2700 biweekly, on‑going training and professional development, and a commitment to supporting our staff
  
  Safe mental health.
• Work/Life Balance:
  One of the most unique and sought‑after aspect of our department is our Patrol Schedule which allows officers to have off at least two weekends each month. The 10‑hour shift creates a better work‑life balance and maximizes officer efficiency and community responsiveness. The 10‑hour work schedule consists of the following rotation: 5 on/4 off, 5 on/4 off, 5 on/5 off.
• Limitless Opportunities:
  Expand your skill set, advance your career, or focus on specific areas of interest, including:
  Behavioral Health Officer, School Resource Officer, Detective, Vice and Narcotics Unit, K9 Unit, Bike Patrol, Motorcycle Unit, Mobile Field Force Team, SWAT, Crash Investigation Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Drone Team, Honor Guard

If you have a strong sense of integrity and responsibility, possess excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, and want to serve your community then encourage you to apply today.

• Possess a minimum of 15 credits from an accredited college or university. (
  * Successful applicants must complete the 60‑credit state requirement within their first 5 years of employment)
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License at the time of appointment
• Age 20 or older
• U.S. citizenship
• No felony or Domestic Abuse related convictions
• Physical fitness is necessary to meet the demands of the job