Police Officer

Description

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners for the City of West Allis is accepting applications for the position of police officer from January 12th, 2026, through 4 p.m. on February 13th, 2026, to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.

Application Instructions:
The application, in its entirety, must be completed online.

Review 2026 Police Job Officer Announcement (2026)

Review Fingerprint Privacy Statement and Challenge Notice (PDF)

Transcripts:
Applicants can send official transcripts to cmarks if provided directly from College or University.

2026 SALARY:
The City of West Allis and the West Allis Professional Police Association have a current contract that began on January 1st, 2026, and will run through December 31st, 2029. The salary information below is provided from this contract and is effective the first full pay period following July 1st, 2026, when hiring is tentatively scheduled to occur.

The starting annual pay for Police Officers residing in the City of West Allis as of July 1st, 2026, is $65,884.06 and rises in five annual increments to $99,019.54. The perimeter starting annual salary is $64,662.69 and rises in five annual increments to $97,147.44. New hires will begin at Step 1 of the pay scale. With approval of the Police Chief and the Police and Fire Commission, applicants with prior law enforcement experience may be offered a starting wage that is higher than the starting wage listed.

Employees are expected to participate in direct deposit of payroll checks

BENEFITS:
Benefits include vacation accrual upon date of hire based on the vacation schedule; a sickness disability benefit plan; eleven (11) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family;

fully paid Dental Insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the month following six (6) months of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund
* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program
* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses; and voluntary benefit programs consisting of Section 125:
Flexible Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457:
Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training and Federal Loan Program.
* The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin, Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Completed applications must be received by the West Allis Police Department NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. on February 13th, 2026.

Examples of Duties

This is responsible and specialized work in a semi-military type of organization which requires employees to take orders and perform all assigned duties quickly and effectively. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Typical duties include:
Stop vehicles to investigate, cite or arrest occupants; investigate vehicle accidents; answer bank and burglar alarms; physically examine and test doors and windows of dwellings and businesses; direct traffic at accidents, parades, crime scenes and for emergency vehicles; conduct plain view searches and searches based on probable causes. Operate and maintain control of police vehicle under various conditions and engage in high-speed pursuits or emergency response driving.

Push vehicles and remove hazards from obstructing traffic; request emergency assistance for traffic accidents; coordinate actions of other officers arriving as backups; package and transport property and evidence; collect evidence including trace, biological and personal property from crime and accident scenes; recover and inventory stolen property. Assist paramedics and EMTs with the treatment of injured or ill people; search unconscious or helpless persons in emergencies;

administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Handcuff suspects or prisoners; subdue attacking or resisting persons; use chemical spray, baton, electronic control device, pistol, rifle or shotgun to defend self or others or during training exercises; conduct a frisk or pat down search of persons. Verbally communicate using portable and car radios; use computer keyboard for report writing. Respond to general information questions from the public;

interview complainants, witnesses, drivers, etc.; explain the nature of criminal offenses to offenders; inspect driver's licenses; mediate civil disputes; interrogate…