Police Officer

Brookfield Police Department; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The Brookfield Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to protect life and property, serve the community, and enforce city ordinances and state laws. You will patrol by car or on foot, respond to calls, and investigate suspicious activity while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates meet statutory requirements, pass exams and background checks, and demonstrate strong communication, judgment under pressure, and a commitment to public safety.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old at application.
• Must be a U.S. citizen per Wisconsin statute.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license at background and during employment.
• Associate degree or 60 college credits from accredited institution.
• Physical readiness per state DOJ: runs, push-ups, vertical jump, etc.

Responsibilities

• Safely carry and operate issued firearms and equipment.
• Enforce Brookfield ordinances and Wisconsin laws.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Investigate suspicious activity and major crimes; prepare reports.
• Identify, detain, and process wanted individuals.
• Interview suspects and witnesses.
• Prepare for and testify in court as needed.
• Patrol the city by vehicle or on foot.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports.
• Provide community crime-prevention assistance.
• Enforce motor vehicle laws to promote safety.
• Attend required in-service training.

Skills

Reading city ordinances

Effective communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Decision making under pressure

Self-control

Moral character

Education

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Job description

PURPOSE

Police Officers preserve public peace; protect life and property; work within the community to prevent crime and enforce the ordinances of the City of Brookfield and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safely carry, maintain, and operate issued firearms and other police equipment.
• Enforce the ordinances of the City of Brookfield and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Conduct investigations of suspicious persons or situations and preliminary investigation of major crimes and criminal activity; prepare investigative reports.
• Identify, detain, and process wanted individuals.
• Interview suspects and witnesses.
• Prepare for and testify in court as to the facts surrounding any criminal, departmental or civil action.
• Patrol the City of Brookfield in a police vehicle and/or on foot as directed.
• Prepare accurate and complete reports of daily activities.
• Provide assistance to the community in the areas of crime prevention.
• Enforce motor vehicle laws to promote safety and to reduce Accidents and expedite traffic flow.
• Attend in-service training as mandated by the State of Wisconsin or as directed.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Age 18 at time of application.
• Wisconsin Law requires United States Citizenship (66.0501 (1) Wis.Stats.).
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license at the time of background investigation and throughout employment.
• Pursuant to Law Enforcement Standards Board, an Associate Degree from a Wisconsin technical college system district or its accredited equivalent from another state, or a minimum of 60 college level credits from an accredited college or university.
• Physical Readiness Standards pursuant to Wisconsin Department of Justice-Training & Standards Bureau requires the following: 1) 1.5 mile run – 16.57 minutes; 2) 23 Push Ups; 3) Vertical Jump – 14 inches; 4) 300m run – 68 seconds; 5) 30 Sit Ups; 6) Agility Run – 19.5 seconds.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to read, understand, and explain City of Brookfield ordinances and Wisconsin Statutes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population, in-person, via telephone and in writing.
• Ability to use language in writing to communicate information or ideas, using logical organization, clear expression, proper sentence structure and appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to write accurate and complete reports, to record information or ideas, using logical organization, clear expression, proper sentence structure and appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to write accurate and complete reports, to record information by hand and by computer, to file records and to process paperwork.
• Ability to interact constructively and productively with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to consistently display civil and courteous conduct and a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to memorize and retain new information including names, faces, vehicles, geographic locations, maps and patrol patterns.
• Ability to identify, critically evaluate and resolve a problem or issue.
• Ability to make quick and appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain self-control and to take direction from supervisors.
• Positive attitude and good work habits.
• Good moral character; honest, responsible and trustworthy.

DISQUALIFIERS

• You have been convicted of a felony.
• You have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military Service.
• You have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• You have been prohibited from carrying or possessing a firearm for any reason.

Any willful misrepresentation in regard to any material fact shall be sufficient cause for exclusion from the selection process or for removal of name from the eligible list or for discharge.

THE SALARY (2025-2026 The Brookfield Professional Police Association Union Contract Rates)

Beginning July 1, 2026 Salary Range: $37.82-$49.76 with annual increases based upon successful job performance. The City offers a generous benefit package, as negotiated with the Brookfield Professional Police Association. NOTE: New employees that have continuous, full-time, sworn law enforcement experience may begin employment at a step in the range and vacation accrual that is commensurate with their years of experience serving in a sworn police officer position.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

will be job-related and will consist of a written examination, oral examination and department ride along evaluation for selected candidates after the oral interview process. The Department of Human Resources reserves the right to invite only the most qualified candidates to the oral examinations. Candidates who successfully pass all selection tests, in addition to the background examination, and are offered employment will be required to take a medical examination, drug screen, and psychological examination as a condition of hire. Training academy designees will also be required to pass a physical agility test. Candidates must successfully complete all components of the selection process in order to be hired. Failing any component will be cause for removal from the selection process. The eligible list created as a result of this selection process may be supplemented with additional candidates and test iterations - you may test for this position once per year and your score will remain in effect for up to one year.

Candidates who will be unavailable for one or more portions of the examination due to military service or training must provide written notification to the Human Resources Department within a reasonable period of time