Police Officer

New London Police Department; New London (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Payout if opt out of health insurance

Vacation after 6 months

Annual clothing allowance ($800)

Career advancement opportunities

No residency requirement

WPPA membership

Job summary

The New London Police Department is seeking qualified officers, including lateral transfers, to join a team-oriented agency in Wisconsin. The position offers a favorable schedule, competitive wages, and opportunities for career advancement within a community-focused department.

Benefits include health insurance, HSA options, a clothing allowance, and generous paid time off. Join a department that values safety, service, and professional growth in a supportive city environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position.
• Ability to possess a firearm and use standard law enforcement equipment.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Clear and concise speech; valid driver's license.
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification.
• Good driving record and physical condition.
• Strong verbal and written communication; computer systems knowledge.
• No domestic abuse or felony convictions; U.S. citizen.

Skills

Multitasking

Essential functions

Firearm eligibility

Law enforcement gear

Evenings & weekends

Clear speech

Driver's license

Certification eligibility

Clean driving record

Physical fitness

Verbal & written communication

Computer systems knowledge

No domestic abuse convictions

No felony convictions

Handle stressful situations

U.S. citizen

Job description

New London Police enjoy a schedule which they work less than half a year after vacation and a personal day (5 days on 5 days off). We offer a team oriented environment with a positive culture which promotes innovation and career advancement. The Police Department enjoys our close friendly working relationship with city administration and the citizens of New London. Working in a team oriented environment with a positive culture enforcing laws of the State of Wisconsin, City of New London.

• 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

Lateral Transfer candidates are streamlined through an accelerated hiring process. The Police and Fire Commission approves salary, vacation and sick time for lateral transfers.

Other Benefits

• Competitive Wages-2027 Wages $26.43-$42.23 hourly!
• Great health Insurance, partially funded HSA!
• Payout if you opt out of health insurance.
• Vacation is earned after 6 months.
• Peer support offered to you and your immediate family.
• No cap on unused sick time.
• Annual incentive for unused sick time.
• Annual clothing allowance. ($800)
• Professional Improvement program-reimbursement for education.
• Free pool and gym membership for you and your immediate family.
• Great longevity program, $100 for each year of service after 5 years.
• Career advancement opportunites, SWAT, MEG, Detective, ICAC, Drone Pilot, Cadet Program, Supervisors.
• No residency requirement.
• NLPD Officers are members of WPPA.