Police Officer

Police Officer Kenosha Police Department Kenosha, WI Posted Date 6/12/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

07/31/26

Salary:

$74,640.00

• $95,496.

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Benefits:

Opportunity for career advancement and specialty units Longevity Pay and Shift Premium Tuition Aid Vacation Less than 1 year = 4hrs per month 1-9 years = 14 days 10-19 years = 21 days 20+ years = 26 days

Holidays:

7 per year on the Patrol Schedule Unlimited Sick Days Medical Insurance Dental Insurance PEER Team In house Therapist on call Pension through WRS which is one of the best public pensions in the country Health and Wellness Clinic Deferred Compensation plans through 457(b) Free Fitness Center +Many more

Sworn:

222

Population:

110,000 Position Details Kenosha Police Department is Recruiting for full time Police Officer! The Mission Statement of the Kenosha Police Department is "To Strengthen and Serve Our Community by Putting People First." We strive to embrace and promote this mission in all we do

• providing police services including but not limited to: Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, conducting preventative and directed patrols, enforcing municipal ordinances and state laws, and engaging in public education and community engagement activities.

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants meeting the minimum qualifications. Police Officer recruitments are conducted every 6 months. Applicants must complete and pass each step in order to make it to the eligibility list.

Recruitment Process:

Application Acceptance:

June 1st, 2026

• July 31st, 2026 (Online Application)

Written Exam:

August 6th, 2026

• August, 14th, 2026

Panel Interviews:

September 8th, 2026

• September 14th, 2026

Chief Interviews:

Tentatively week of September 21, 2026

Conditional Offer:

October 2026

Physical Readiness Test:

In order to be admitted to the academy, candidates must pass a Physical Readiness Test administered by academy staff. The chart shows the entrance standards. The training sergeant will contact the applicant to schedule the PRT.

Physical Readiness Test Entrance Standards:

1.5 mile run 20:20 minutes 300 meter run 82 seconds Push-ups 18 Sit-ups 24 Vertical Jump 11.5 inches Agility Run 23.4 seconds

Onboarding:

January 4th, 2027

• January 18th, 2027 Recruit Officers report to the Kenosha Police Department to receive their equipment and learn about the department before starting the Academy.

Police Academy:

January 19th, 2027 If an applicant is not certified, they are required to attend the Police Academy at Gateway for 720 hours before participating in the Field Training Program. (Probationary period of 352 days). The cost of the academy is covered by KPD as well as receiving full pay and benefits while in the academy.

• If an applicant is certified, they will move right to the Field Training Program at KPD before being assigned to solo patrol. (Pre-certified Probationary period of 252 days)
• If an applicant is already employed and certified from outside of WI, they will not need to attend the academy. They will need to pass the WI Reciprocity Exam within one year of hire date. Information can be found here: /training-standards/officer-training-employment-and-reciprocity
• Applicants are NOT required to pass the Wisconsin Reciprocity Exam prior to applying or being hired.

The reciprocity exam can be completed while employed by the Kenosha Police Department and we will help with the process.

Post Academy:

After completion of the Police Academy, the recruit will participate in four weeks of Post-Academy Onboarding before beginning Field Training. Field Training typically takes around five months to complete before being certified for solo patrol.

Residency Requirement:

Within one month after the completion of the probationary period, the officer must reside within Kenosha County, Racine County, Milwaukee County, Walworth County and Waukesha County in WI as well as all of Lake County, Illinois.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Ability to speak and understand the English language US Citizen Completion of 60 fully accredited college-level credits within 5 years of the date of hire pursuant to

LES 2.01

(1)(e) Attained the age of 18 years old at the time of application Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the city standards Meet the vision standard set by the city No loss of hearing within normal voice range No felony convictions unless pardoned No physical, mental or emotional conditions which could adversely affect their ability to perform the essential duties of the job

To Apply:

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• 95,496.

00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent