Police Officer

Salary: $70,127.00 - $90,785.00 Annually
Location : W182 S8200 Racine Avenue, Muskego, WI 53150
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200045
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Join the Muskego Police Department!

We are currently accepting applications for the following opportunities:

Certified/Sworn Officers

Lateral entry candidates will begin the hiring process immediately upon receipt of their application and will experience an expedited process with the intent of beginning employment within weeks rather than months in a traditional process. Lateral candidates are eligible for a starting salary based on prior experience, and vacation accrual incentives are available.

Application Period: June 11, 2026 - August 31, 2026
We are seeking qualified candidates to fill immediate vacancies and establish an eligibility list.

Non-Sworn Candidates (Pre-Service)

Application Period: June 11, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Selected candidates will be considered for a paid Law Enforcement Academy opportunity beginning in January 2027, in preparation for anticipated growth and potential future vacancies.

Benefits

• Clothing Allowance
• Deferred Compensation
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (lateral transfer rules may apply)
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to possess a firearm
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Clear and concise speech
• Driver's license
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• Good driving record
• Good physical condition
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
• No domestic abuse convictions
• No felony convictions
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• U.S. citizen

Minimum Age

21

Education Requirements

• High school diploma
• 60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Oral Interviews
• Psychological Examination

The posted salary range is based on the 2025 contract and is subject to change pending a new agreement.

Questions can be directed to Lisa Mack, or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action (AA) and American Disability Act (ADA) compliant employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EOE) to all individuals.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Health care, dental, and vision insurance
• WRS Retirement
• Vacation and sick time
• Life insurance
• Deferred compensation program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Holidays

01


Have you successfully completed the basic training required for certification (i.e. 720-hour law enforcement academy)?
02


If you have successfully completed the basic training required for certification, what type(s) of basic training have you successfully completed (Law Enforcement, Jail, Secure Juvenile Detention)?
03


If applicable, please include the name of the school where you completed basic training and the date that training was completed.
04


Do you have a high school diploma, GED or HSED?
05


Do you have an associates degree or 60 associate degree level college credits or higher?
06


If no, were you employed as a law enforcement officer prior to February 1, 1993?
07


Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
08


Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
09


Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm?
10


Do you possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License or a valid driver's license from another state?
11


Please describe any military service.
12


If you were previously a member of the Military, were you discharged honorably?
13


Why have you chosen to apply for this position?
14


Discuss things you have done which have contributed to your life experience. Be sure to include information regarding volunteer work with civic, school, or professional organizations. Be specific about names and dates.
15


Why do you believe you could relate to and/or work with people of different races, genders, cultures, ages, socio-economic groups, and educational levels?
16


I certify that the answers given by me to the following questions and statements are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that any misstatements or omissions of material fact herein subjects me to disqualification or dismissal. Physical and psychological testing and drug screening is required prior to being hired. I authorize the City of Muskego to make such investigations and inquiries of my employment, character, qualifications, and medical history as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release all employers, companies, school, or persons from all liability in responding to such inquiries made in connection with my application. I further understand that in the event of employment by the City, my classification as a permanent employee depends upon my successfully performing work assigned to me during a probationary period, where applicable.
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