What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of La Crosse?
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.
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, 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 30, 2025 and meet minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in an interview on July 9 or 10, 2025, as well as physical fitness exam and written exam on July 11, 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2025
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: (608)789-7595
FAX: (608)789-7598
EMAIL: HR@CITYOFLACROSSE.ORG
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:
-JULY 9 OR 10, 2025: Oral interview with the Police Department
-JULY 11, 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.
Salary : $66,497 - $79,913
