Police Officer (Cadet, Entry Level or Lateral)

Welcome to the Oshkosh Police Department- the only nationally accredited municipal law enforcement agency in the state of Wisconsin. A police department committed to excellence and fostering a safe and positive environment for the community. We’re thrilled to announce exciting career opportunities as we expand our team by hiring several new police officers. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to serve, grow, and make a real difference in our community. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team!

Already a sworn Police Officer? We are excited to announce our new Lateral Hire program! Now offering:
• Accelerated hire process for applicants who are already certifiable.
• Applicants with previous full-time certified sworn law enforcement experience within the past 12 months are eligible for:
Lateral pay: Pay upon hire that reflects their credited years of prior certified experience.
Lateral Vacation: Vacation accruals that reflect their credited years of prior certified experience.
Advanced Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave advancement upon hire.

Why Join Us?
•Accreditation: Only nationally accredited municipal law enforcement agency in Wisconsin with both State and National accreditation, showing our commitment to excellence and to fostering a safe and positive environment for the community.

•Premier Training Resources: Our immersive virtual reality training simulator places officers in interactive, real-life scenarios and allows them to work on skills including de-escalation techniques, communication, active listening, decision-making, judgement and problem solving.

•Excellent Pay and Benefits: Starting pay of $5850 per month, on-going training and professional development, and a commitment to supporting our staff’s mental health.

•Work/Life Balance: One of the most unique and sought-after aspect of our department is our Patrol Schedule which allows officers to have off at least two weekends each month. The 10-hour shift creates a better work-life balance and maximizes officer efficiency and community responsiveness. The 10-hour work schedule consists of the following rotation: 5 days on, 4 days off; 5 days on, 4 days off; 5 days on, 5 days off

•Limitless Opportunities: Expand your skill set, advance your career, or focus on specific areas of interest, including: Behavioral Health Officer, School Resource Officer, Detective, Vice and Narcotics Unit, K9 Unit, Bike Patrol, Motorcycle Unit, Mobile Field Force Team, SWAT, Crash Investigation Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Drone Team, Honor Guard.

If you have a strong sense of integrity and responsibility, possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and want to serve your community then encourage you to apply today.