La Crosse Police Department
Police Officer – La Crosse Police Department, La Crosse, WI
Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time
Salary range: $69,160 – $83,116 per year.
Overview The City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission seeks Police Officers to join a diverse workforce that reflects the community. The role includes enforcing laws, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property, and working with the community.
Responsibilities
Work as a team member to enforce laws and maintain public peace.
Protect life and property.
Work with the community to address community problems.
Patrol on a 12‑hour schedule (2/2‑3/2‑2/3 cycle), totaling 2080 hours per year with every other weekend off.
Qualifications
Minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited university (transcripts required).
Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
Minimum age 18 years.
Medical/vision standards met; background check, physical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, maturity in independent decision making, and respect for the community.
Not required to be certified; non‑certified candidates may attend the 720 Academy.
Benefits
Health insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, income‑continuation insurance.
Bachelor's degree incentive pay, paid holidays, paid vacations.
Section 125 flexible spending plan, deferred compensation plan, Roth IRA.
Employee‑sponsored dental and vision insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan.
Application Process
Complete application packet by the deadline: March 2, 2026.
Submit online at
www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers .
Selected candidates will be invited to an interview on March 11 or 12, 2026.
Physical fitness and written exams are scheduled for March 13, 2026.
Successful candidates may receive additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service and previous agency experience.
Contact Information Police & Fire Commission – City of La Crosse Human Resources Department
Phone: (608) 789‑7595 Fax: (608) 789‑7598 Address: 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 Website:
www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug‑free workplace.
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Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time
Salary range: $69,160 – $83,116 per year.
Overview The City of La Crosse Police & Fire Commission seeks Police Officers to join a diverse workforce that reflects the community. The role includes enforcing laws, maintaining public peace, protecting life and property, and working with the community.
Responsibilities
Work as a team member to enforce laws and maintain public peace.
Protect life and property.
Work with the community to address community problems.
Patrol on a 12‑hour schedule (2/2‑3/2‑2/3 cycle), totaling 2080 hours per year with every other weekend off.
Qualifications
Minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited university (transcripts required).
Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
Minimum age 18 years.
Medical/vision standards met; background check, physical exam, drug screen, and psychological exam required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, maturity in independent decision making, and respect for the community.
Not required to be certified; non‑certified candidates may attend the 720 Academy.
Benefits
Health insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, income‑continuation insurance.
Bachelor's degree incentive pay, paid holidays, paid vacations.
Section 125 flexible spending plan, deferred compensation plan, Roth IRA.
Employee‑sponsored dental and vision insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan.
Application Process
Complete application packet by the deadline: March 2, 2026.
Submit online at
www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers .
Selected candidates will be invited to an interview on March 11 or 12, 2026.
Physical fitness and written exams are scheduled for March 13, 2026.
Successful candidates may receive additional starting pay and increased vacation based on years of service and previous agency experience.
Contact Information Police & Fire Commission – City of La Crosse Human Resources Department
Phone: (608) 789‑7595 Fax: (608) 789‑7598 Address: 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 Website:
www.cityoflacrosse.org/police/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug‑free workplace.
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