Police Officer: Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits

National Police; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Allis invites applications for the position of Police Officer from July 17, 2026 through 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.

The recruitment is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with the West Allis Professional Police Association and the wage article applies. Starting pay for city residents is $65,884.06, with five annual increments up to $99,019.54.

Qualifications

• Age 21 years and over by date of hire (photocopy of Birth Certificate required).
• Citizenship Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Education* and Certification Applicants must possess from a nationally and/or regionally accredited university or college: A. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, by January 1st, 2027 OR B. Associates Degree in Police Science, or a closely related field, by January 1st, 2027 OR C. Sixty college credits in Police Science/Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, as of January 1st, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Stop vehicles to investigate, cite or arrest occupants; investigate vehicle accidents; answer bank and burglar alarms; physically examine and test doors and windows of dwellings and businesses; direct traffic at accidents, parades, crime scenes and for emergency vehicles; conduct plain view searches and searches based on probable causes. Operate and maintain control of police vehicle under various conditions and engage in high-speed pursuits or emergency response driving.
• Push vehicles and remove hazards from obstructing traffic; request emergency assistance for traffic accidents; coordinate actions of other officers arriving as backups; package and transport property and evidence; collect evidence including trace, biological and personal property from crime and accident scenes; recover and inventory stolen property. Assist paramedics and EMTs with the treatment of injured or ill people; search unconscious or helpless persons in emergencies; administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Handcuff suspects or prisoners; subdue attacking or resisting persons; use chemical spray, baton, electronic control device, pistol, rifle or shotgun to defend self or others or during training exercises; conduct a frisk or pat down search of persons. Verbally communicate using portable and car radios; use computer keyboard for report writing. Respond to general information questions from the public; interview complainants, witnesses, drivers, etc.; explain the nature of criminal offenses to offenders; inspect driver's licenses; mediate civil disputes; interrogate or interview suspects; advise person of constitutional rights; testify in court or at other legal proceedings; issue a citation or summons to offenders in lieu of making a custodial arrest.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, or a closely related field

Associates Degree in Police Science, or a closely related field

Sixty college credits in Police Science/Criminal Justice, or a closely related field

Job description

The City of West Allis invites applications for the position of Police Officer from July 17, 2026 through 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.

The recruitment is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with the West Allis Professional Police Association and the wage article applies. Starting pay for city residents is $65,884.06, with five annual increments up to $99,019.54.