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The City of Oconomowoc Police Department is seeking professional, dedicated, and community-minded individuals to join our team.

If you are looking for more than a job, if you want a meaningful career where professionalism, service, sound judgment, communication, and strong community relationships matter, we encourage you to consider a career with the Oconomowoc Police Department.

The City of Oconomowocis a vibrant and growing community of more than 19,000 residents. Our officers have the opportunity to serve an engaged community while building meaningful relationships, developing professionally, and making a positive difference in the lives of the people they serve.

The Oconomowoc Police Department is committed to providing its officers with the equipment, technology, training, and support necessary to succeed. Our officers receive:

• Modern load-bearing equipment, uniforms, and specialized tools.
• Annual clothing allowance.
• Body-worn cameras and in-squad video systems.
• Individually assigned patrol rifles.
• Glock 9mm duty handguns equipped with red-dot optics.
• Opportunities for specialized assignments, including K9, Detective Bureau, and School Resource Officer.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Beards and tattoos permitted per department policy.

2026 Starting Salary/Wage: 37.65 to 47.39 per hour based on experience. Competitive Benefits including ETF Health Insurance and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Perform the responsibilities necessary to serve and protect the citizens and guests of the City of Oconomowoc.

• Investigate complaints or crimes.
• Enforce traffic and safety regulations in accordance with all state and local laws.
• Detection and prevention of crime.
• Apprehension and/or arrest of law violators.
• Participate in the investigation and follow-up of cases as required.
• Deal with citizens' complaints.
• Submit required reports with current laws and regulations.
• Participate in all training provided and required by the department.
• Offer unique individual talents and ideas to advance the development of the officer and the department.
• Actively cultivate the highest professional relationships with other city departments and outside agencies.
• Maintain positive image with the public through actions that are both professional and impartial.
• Substitute as shift commander in the absence of regular supervisors.
• Special assignments.
• Perform related work as required.

• Age
  - At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Height/Weight-proportionate.
• Vision-Corrected in each eye to 20/20 and normal color perception.
• Hearing-Hearing loss outside the normal range is unacceptable.
• Citizenship-Must be a United States citizen.
• Residency-Must become a Wisconsin resident at date of employment.
• Criminal Record-No felony convictions unless full pardon & no domestic abuse convictions. Misdemeanor convictions that are substantially related to the position of a sworn officer are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Medical Exam-Must successfully pass a required physical and psychological (including drug screening) prior to appointment.
• Driver's License-Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license, or the ability to receive one, and a good driving record.

The minimum training and experience requirements of applicants interested in the position of Police Officer are:

• Experienced Police Officers may be eligible for a higher wage step, vacation award, and sick leave award based on the officer's full-time law enforcement experience and qualifications.

• Panel oral interviews and additional screening for final candidates will be required. Dates to be finalized/determined soon.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police work.
• A…