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City of West Bend

Police Officer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $74,713–$96,003/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: West Bend, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$70,570 / year median in Wisconsin

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

POLICE OFFICER

The West Bend Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Eligible candidates must be at least 20 years old, have excellent character, a valid driver's license, a minimum of 60 college credits, and must be able to perform the essential functions of a law enforcement officer. Lateral transfer starting salary and vacation time adjustments are available for candidates with prior full time sworn officer experience. The State Reciprocity Exam is available for certification of out of state sworn officers. Department Recruit School sponsorship for non-certified candidates is available. Tuition reimbursement for certifiable candidates who self-funded Recruit School is available upon successful completion of the probationary period. The current labor agreement salary range for 2026 is $74,713 - $96,003 plus benefits. Candidates selected to participate in the hiring process will complete an initial online testing process to determine eligibility. Additional selection criteria will include scenario assessments, oral interview, background check, psychological and medical exams, the State Physical Readiness Test, and a drug screen. Interested candidates should submit a

DJ-LE-330

application and resume to the email address below. Application form

DJ-LE-330

is available on wilenet.widoj.gov or the City of West Bend's website. Completed applications, including written responses to questions

A, B & C

in Section 6, and a resume must be received no later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17th, 2026. Megan Gundrum 262-335-5010 West Bend Police Department 350 Vine Street West Bend, WI 53095 EOE gundrumm@westbendwi.gov

Pay:

$74,713.00 - $96,003.00 per year

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person