Police Officer- Lateral Hire

Salary: $32.45 - $40.25 Hourly
Location : 100 State St., Beloit, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500084
Department: Police Department
Division: PD-Patrol
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Summary of Job
Please click here to learn more about the Police Officer position with the City of Beloit.
This job posting is only for applicants that are certified law enforcement officers with a minimum of 1 year of experience as a law enforcement officer . If you don't have experience as a law enforcement officer, please check back in June 2026.

The City of Beloit Police Department, a department whose personnel are committed to protecting the lives, property and rights of all citizens, is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. The Department continues to evolve through enhanced leadership, strong community relationships, and modern-day policing strategies. This is a great opportunity for a committed individual who enjoys serving the public and working in a progressive, forward-thinking organization.

City of Beloit Police Officers are responsible for ensuring the constitutional rights of all residents. Officers enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the ordinances of the City of Beloit. Primarily officers focus on the prevention of criminal activity and disorder in Beloit neighborhoods while providing day-to-day police service and engagement with the community.
Why work for the City of Beloit?

Further Education Pay Incentives

Two set days off & every other weekend off

Overtime Opportunities

Retirement Insurance

No Residency Requirement
Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received.

Qualifications


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be a certified law enforcement officer and have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a law enforcement officer.
2. Must be a certified law enforcement officer with the State of Wisconsin or must pass the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Reciprocity Examination within 1 year of hire.
3. High School Diploma or equivalent.
4. Possession of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
5. Must be a United States citizen
6. Must have the ability to speak and write the English language.
7. 40 Credits at time of application; 60 credits prior to completion of 5th year of employment as a law enforcement officer from a school that is accredited with the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools or equivalent accrediting body
8. Applicants cannot be convicted of any felony or crime of domestic violence unless granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
9. Bilingual speaking candidates highly desired.

***Lateral Pay and Vacation for Law Enforcement Experience***
Equal opportunity employer
Please click here for a summary of benefits
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Do you have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record?

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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• No

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Are you able to speak and write the English language?

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If you are bilingual, please list which languages you speak fluently. If you are not bilingual, please type N/A.
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Do you currently possess a minimum of 40 fully accredited college level credits from a school that is accredited with the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools or equivalent accrediting body?

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• No

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Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of service as a law enforcement officer?

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• No

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Are you a certified law enforcement officer with the State of Wisconsin, or certifiable as a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin pursuant to the Wisconsin Administrative Code LES 3.05, or certified by another state and have successfully passed the Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Reciprocity Exam?

• Yes
• No

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Please detail where and when you received your law enforcement officer certification. If you have already passed the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Reciprocity Exam, please provide details below as well.
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Do you have a conviction of a felony (or a juvenile adjudication of delinquency for an offense that would be considered a felony as an adult) or other criminal conviction that would prevent you from possessing a firearm (i.e. domestic abuse)?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your social security number in the text box below.
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