Police Officer

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Eau Claire Police Department in Eau Claire, WI is seeking candidates for Police Officer openings and a hiring eligibility list. The recruitment timeline outlines deadlines: application by Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; Written & Physical Agility Test Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026; Interviews: Monday, October 12, 2026.

Online Application and Full Job Description: www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 60 post high school semester credits or three years of full-time employment or military experience with 60 credits within five years.
• Hold a valid driver's license and be a U.S. citizen.
• Be at least 18 years old and have no felony convictions.
• Pass written, physical agility, oral interview, polygraph, and psychological evaluations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 post high school semester credits

three years full-time employment or military experience + 60 credits within five years

Job description

Recruitment Information And Timeline https://wi-eauclaire.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2135/ECPD-Recruitment-Brochure-2026

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Enhance the quality of life in Eau Claire by partnering with the community to solve problems, reduce crime and disorder, safeguard individual rights, and improve public safety. Join the City of Eau Claire's Police Department! We are now accepting applications for current Police Officer openings and a hiring eligibility list. Now accepting lateral transfers!

REQUIRED/IMPORTANT DATES Application Deadline: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Written & Physical Agility Test Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Police and Fire Commission Interviews: Monday, October 12, 2026. Online Application and Full Job Description: www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs*

Recruitment Information And Timeline https://wi-eauclaire.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2135/ECPD-Recruitment-Brochure-2026

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements: Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) Possess a minimum of 60 post high school semester credits OR must have three (3) years full-time employment or military experience and obtain 60 post high school semester credits within five (5) years of appointment Possess and maintain a valid driver's license Be a U.S. Citizen Be at least 18 years old Have no felony convictions on record Applicants must successfully pass each of the following components: written examination, physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation.