Police Chief - (Full-Time)

Police Chief

• (Full-Time) 130 N Harrison St, North Prairie, WI 53153 $75,000
• $82,000 a year
• Full-time $75,000
• $82,000 a year
• Full-time Police Chief
• Village of North Prairie (See AD and Job Description below) Village of North Prairie

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Employment Opportunity AD :

POSITION

POLICE CHIEF (Working Chief) The Village of North Prairie, Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated, dynamic and community-focused individual to lead our Police Department as the full-time Chief of Police. This is an exceptional opportunity for a law enforcement professional who is committed to small town community engagement. This hands-on leadership position in a small municipal department serves as the chief executive officer of the Police Department and operates as a working chief, providing full administrative leadership and management oversight while also maintaining an active patrol presence. The Police Chief reports to the Village Board and/or its designees and works collaboratively with the Village Administrator, Village leadership, elected officials, staff, and community partners to ensure effective, ethical, and high-performing police services. North Prairie is a close-knit community that values public safety, professionalism, transparency, and responsive service. Position Overview The Police Chief is responsible for: Leading and managing all department operations, personnel, and resources Maintaining patrol and response coverage as operational needs require Ensuring all reporting requirements are completed Establishing clear expectations, accountability standards, and professional culture Ensuring constitutional, ethical, and community-oriented policing Overseeing hiring, training, discipline, and performance management Developing and administering the department budget Managing policy development and regulatory compliance Serving as public representative and community liaison Coordinating emergency management and mutual aid efforts Minimum Qualifications Associates degree or higher in Criminal Justice Must be certified by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Six (6) years of continuous law enforcement experience, including supervisory experience. Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and ethical decision-making. Valid driver's license and ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation. A proven track record of fostering strong community relationships and practicing small community policing. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies, government officials, Village leadership and community organizations. Experience in media relations, engage with the community and promote departmental goals. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, capital planning, and resource management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a history of transparent and effective leadership and management capabilities.

• A combination of related experience, education, and other key qualifications may be substituted for these requirements at the sole discretion of the Village of North Prairie.

Preferred Qualifications Command-level or executive leadership experience. Experience in a small or mid-sized municipal department. Strong budgeting, administrative, and personnel-management skills. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Additional Qualifications Interpersonal Skills:

An approachable and positive leader who is accessible to residents, business leaders, educators, and other public safety agencies with the ability to effectively represent Village public safety concerns before various committees, state & federal groups and key stakeholders. Commitment to

Professional Development:

A dedication to continuous learning, training, and the professional growth of yourself.

Integrity:

A reputation for honesty, ethical decision-making, and upholding the highest moral standards. Work Schedule This is an exempt position with a standard work week of eight hours per day Monday through Friday. However, this position requires flexibility, and hours can be irregular to accommodate law enforcement activities, emergency response availability, scheduled working patrol shifts, departmental needs, emergencies, and various other Village needs. The Village does request some rotations of nights and weekend shifts.

Salary & Benefits Salary:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

The Village of North Prairie offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Wisconsin Retirement Fund (2026 Village share for Protective Services

• 14.70%) Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA)
• $13,100 for a family plan or $6,450 for self-only health care plan $25,000 basic life insurance policy paid by the Village (while employed with Village) $25,000 AD&D policy (while employed with Village) Short Term Disability Policy, which pays 2/3rds of salary.

All Federally recognized holidays off Paid Time Off Aflac (employee paid) Application Process The selection process includes a resume/application review, phone and in-person interviews with the Village Hiring Committee, a background investigation, a medical examination, and a psychological profile. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, application form DJ-LE-330 and professional references to no later than 12:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, to:

Village of North Prairie Attn:

Deb Hall deborah.hall@northprairiewi.gov and

Village of North Prairie Attn:

Evelyn Etten clerk@northprairiewi.gov A detailed job description and application is available upon request or can be found on the Village's website at www.northprairie.net. Click on Employment tab. The Village of North Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ____________________________________________________________________________________

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Status:

Full-Time Exempt

• Police Department Reports to: Village Board or its designees

General Overview:

The individual in the position of Police Chief for the Village of North Prairie commands the activities of the entire Police Department in accordance with the authority delegated by the Village Board by performing duties or responsibilities personally or through subordinate supervisor(s). The Chief of Police is the chief executive officer of the Department and the final departmental authority on all matters of policy and operations. The individual supervises and coordinates activities of Department personnel and outside agencies engaged in locating and apprehending fugitives and others sought for various reasons. The individual patrols the Village in a patrol vehicle to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of the peace, and arrest violators.

Supervisory Status:

The person in the position of Police Chief supervises all Police Officers and department administrative staff, if any. The Chief carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Department's and Village's policies and applicable laws.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Upholds and enforces all laws of the State of Wisconsin and ordinances of the Village of North Prairie. Performs all essential duties of a law enforcement officer to include, but not limited to: patrol, answering calls for service, conducting investigations, making arrests and completing all necessary paperwork and reports. 3. Exercises all lawful powers of the office and issues; such lawful orders as are necessary to assure the effective performance of the Department. 4. Appear as a witness and give testimony at hearings and court trials when associated to the official duties of police officer on behalf of the Village of North Prairie. Testifying credibly and thoroughly without impediment is an essential job function. 5. Plans, schedules, directs and exercises general supervision and command over the entire Department. 6. Promulgates policies, procedures and the code of conduct for the Department. 7. Strict adherence to the North Prairie Department Rules, Procedures, Code of Conduct, and the Village of North Prairie Employee Handbook. 8. Coordinates and administers the daily, monthly and yearly police department activities. 9. Coordinates internal investigations of members of the Department for alleged wrongdoing. 10. Suspends or demotes members of the Department for infractions of the rules or inefficiency. 11. Reports to and serves as staff for the Village of North Prairie Board of Trustees. 12. The Chief of Police is the custodian of all departmental records. 13. Coordinates with the Village of North Prairie Board of Trustees on promotions, demotions, and recruitment of sworn officers. 14. Commands force during emergencies. 15. Assists in the investigation or apprehension of offenders. 16. Attends local, county-wide, and state-wide meetings as directed by the Village Board. 17. Prepares reports to document personnel activities and budget requirements. 18. Prepares and updates department policies and procedures manual. 19. Attends meetings of and prepares reports for the Village Board regarding operations of the Village Police Department. 20. Communicates with staff and the general public regarding official plans, policies, and procedures of the Village and Police Department; prepares reports and recommendations for federal, state and county agencies, Department of Transportation and Department of Justice. 21. Prepares and monitors the annual department budget.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A. Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school; or six year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. B. to formulate written and verbal instructions and procedures for subordinates in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner. Ability to read and interpret complex instructions, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental and documents such as safety rules, maintenance manuals and procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals using English. Ability to present written and spoken information in one-on-one and group situations to subordinates, other Village employees, Village Trustees, committee members, residents, visitors, and the general public using English. Ability to transmit discussions and directions in oral format via telephone, radio and cellular devices. C. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. D. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to prepare and present common-sense instructions to subordinates and Village officials in written, oral or diagram format. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and or schedule format.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license and Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certified.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear. The employee must be able to swim. In special situations the employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to use a typewriter or computer keyboard, mouse, and laptop computer. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works near moving vehicles and in outside-weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high traffic areas, precarious places, wooded areas or on open ground with running or walking required. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be unusually loud when working near heavy equipment. The employee may be required to work outside of normally scheduled workday for emergency situations as identified by the Village Police Officers or other law enforcement agencies and for meeting attendance. Approved by the Village Board April 9, 2026

Pay:

$75,000.00

• $82,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person