Police Officer - City of La Crosse, WI : Job Details

Salary: $66,497.00 - $79,913.00 AnnuallyLocation : La Crosse, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00661Department/Division: Police OperationsOpening Date: 11/22/2024Closing Date: 3/3/2025 11:59 PM CentralDescriptionThe City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The La Crosse Police Department seeks to build and maintain a workforce that reflects our diverse city. We offer a career opportunity at the forefront of modern policing, with an agency dedicated to the training, growth, and advancement of our Officers. Officers generally work a 12-hour schedule, which results in having every other weekend off, and begin with an annual starting salary range of $66,497 - $79,913. Experienced candidates may qualify for additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service with other law enforcement 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 sponsored at the Wisconsin 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, 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 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. To learn more about the La Crosse Police Department or the application process, visit the Police & Fire CommissionCity of La Crosse Human Resources DepartmentSixth Floor City Hall400 La Crosse StreetLa Crosse WI 54601Phone: (608) ###-####Fax: (608) ###-####An equal opportunity employer/A drug free workplaceAPPLICATION DEADLINE: March 3, 2025SUBMIT APPLICATION ONLINE AT www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careersFor additional information, please contact: CITY OF LA CROSSE HUMAN RESOURCES 400 LA CROSSE ST LA CROSSE WI 54601 PHONE: (608)###-#### FAX: (608)###-#### EMAIL: [email protected] Applicants must submit as part of their application package:

Online Application

Resume

Transcripts documenting college credits (copies or originals)

Answers to the following essay questions (no more than one page for each answer):

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?

To apply, visit the web address listed above. Follow the prompts to complete and submit an application. Applicants are required to attach a resume, transcripts, and answers to essay questions when submitting an application. Applicants who meet the basic requirements and have all application materials on file will be invited by the City of La Crosse to participate in the following: -MARCH 12 OR 13, 2025: Oral interview with the Police Department-MARCH 14, 2025: Physical Readiness Test administered by the La Crosse Police Department; the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST), and the Personnel Evaluation Profile test (PEP). Applicants that pass the oral interview with the Police Department, written exam, and physical readiness test may be invited to participate in a screening interview with the Human Resources Department followed by an interview with the City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission. Those applicants that pass the oral interview with the Commission are then placed on an eligibility list used to fill future vacancies.To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the City's website under Department>Human Resources>Employee Benefits.1) Medical Benefit Plan - Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note: Employees hired full-time on or after 1/1/14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage. 2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS) - Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for general employees. 2025 rate is 6.95% of pre-tax earnings. 3) Life Insurance - (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available. 4) Income Continuation Insurance - (follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods. 5) Section #125 Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account. 6) Vision Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. 7) Dental Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans. 8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account. 9) ICMA Roth IRA - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA. 10) Paid Leave Time: Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.