Police Officer

Neenah Police Department

Neenah (WI)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 94,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Life Insurance

Sick Leave / Funeral Leave / FMLA / CL

Free Employee Health Clinic

Uniforms/Equipment Provided

Wisconsin Retirement System Pension

Deferred Compensation

Flex Spending

Job summary

Neenah Police Department is seeking exceptional individuals to join our law enforcement team and start a rewarding career. The department offers a structured 12-hour patrol schedule on a 26-day cycle, with a comprehensive benefits package and a defined pay scale.

Based on the 2025-2027 labor contract, starting salary is $64,362 with top rate after 7 years at $93,867 per year. Lateral hires receive full or partial credit for prior service.

Qualifications

US citizenship confirmed.
18+ years old at time of interview.
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent.
60 college credits within six months of the interview.
No felony or domestic abuse convictions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer operation abilities.
Mental and physical fitness to perform duties.

Skills

US Citizenship

Age 18+

Driver's license

Verbal/written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 post high school credits within six months

Job description

City of Neenah Mission: “We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together.”

City of Neenah Core Values:

Pursue Growth-Individual development positively influences the community.
Encourage Innovation-Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
Cultivate Collaborative Relationships-Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
Engage with Our Community-Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.

Position Overview: The Neenah Police Department is looking for exceptional individuals to join our team and make a rewarding career in Law Enforcement.

Our Mission: We are Neenah’s Guardians, standing between peace and peril to keep our community safe. We are warriors against evil, defenders of life, protectors of rights, and friends of the people.

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Typical Qualifications for an Entry Level Police Officer:

United States Citizen
18 years of age
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent
60 post high school credits at an accredited university or tech college within six months of the initial interview
NO felony or domestic abuse-related convictions
Good verbal and written communication skills
Computer operation skills
Mental and physical ability to perform all essential functions of a police officer

Individuals who meet these qualifications, especially minorities, bilingual persons, and those with diverse life experiences in other fields looking for a career change, are encouraged to apply. No previous training or experience is necessary.

Salary & Benefits:

The salary schedule at the Neenah Police Department is very competitive. Based on the 2025-2027 labor contract, the top patrol officer’s base salary rate after 7 years is $93,867 per year. Starting salary begins at $64,362. In addition to the base salary rate officers are compensated for longevity, overtime, call time, firearm certification, and professional improvement.

Candidates with law enforcement experience coming into the department begin at an accelerated rate based on prior years of service: referred to as a lateral hire. Sworn officers hired as a lateral hire will receive full credit for their full-time years of service and corrections, probation or parole officers will receive half credit for their full-time years of service.

Schedule – The Neenah Police Department has a unique 12-hour patrol schedule based on a 26 day cycle: