Police Chief

Oconto Falls Police Department; Town of Oconto Falls (WI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Clothing Allowance

Dental

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Number of Paid Holidays: 10

Other Benefits

Take home squad

Descripción de la vacante

Oconto Falls Police Department is seeking a legally certified Chief of Police to lead a 6‑full‑time and 7‑part‑time department in Wisconsin. The role oversees operations, budgeting, scheduling, and community relations while directing patrols, traffic enforcement, and investigations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of law enforcement experience, a strong driving record, and the ability to supervise diverse shifts, with residency required and a take‑home squad option possible.

Formación

• Must be Wisconsin certified or eligible for certification.
• Ten years of experience in law enforcement.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• No felony or domestic abuse convictions.
• Ability to carry firearm and react to stressful situations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee a department of 6 full-time and 7 part-time officers.
• Responsible for public safety, crime prevention, scheduling and budget.
• Manage community relations, patrol, traffic enforcement and investigations.
• Maintain department records and ensure compliance with standards.

Conocimientos

Good driving record

Stresstolerance

Public safety

Educación

Assoc degree / 60 credits

Herramientas

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to Fill vacancy

Type of Opening

Full-Time

Responsibilities:

The Chief of Police is responsible for overseeing a department of 6 full-time officers and 7 part-time officers and is a working Chief. Other responsibilities include public safety, crime prevention, scheduling, budget, community relations, patrol, traffic and ordinance enforcement, investigation of complaints and maintenance of records. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Residency requirement of 30-minute response to the city. Other benefits include Wisconsin Retirement Fund, health & dental insurance, PEHP, life insurance, holidays, sick pay, vacation and clothing.

Salary:

• Salary Minimum $90,000.00
• Salary Maximum $100,000.00
• Salary Type Year
• Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

• Clothing Allowance
• Dental
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Wisconsin Retirement Fund
• Number of Paid Holidays: 10
• Other Benefits
• Possibility for take home squad.

Qualifications:

Must be Wisconsin certified or eligible for certification. Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, ten years of experience in law enforcement, good driving record and valid driver’s license, no felony or domestic abuse convictions, good verbal & written communication skills, ability to carry firearm, ability to react to stressful situations, ability to work various shifts and days of the week.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Previous experience
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situationsSupervisory/Management Experience
• U.S. citizen
• Vision correctable to 20/20

Education Requirements:

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

Notes:

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Oral Interviews
• Psychological Examination
• Residency Required
• Other Notes Expected start date approx. February 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statements:

Affirmative Action (AA)

Affirmative Action (AA)

American Disability Act (ADA)

American Disability Act (ADA)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)