Police Officer

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission invitesqualified individuals to apply for this challenging and rewarding position withthe City of Milwaukee Police Department. This unique position providesthe opportunity to help Milwaukees citizens every day while also focusing onthe individuals educational physical fitness personal and professional City of Milwaukee is dedicated to developing a diverse Police Department toserve the communitys needs.

Applying for this position will place you the August 2027 academyclass.

Enhanced Opportunities forPolice Officer Applicants

The City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) is pleased to offerexpanded pathways in the Police Officer recruitment process including a specialoption for recent graduates of the University of WisconsinMilwaukees CriminalJustice & Criminology program.

Special Option for Eligible UWM Criminal Justice Graduates:
Graduates who completed their degrees after Fall 2023 may submit their UWMtranscripts in place of the written examination and will receive additionalselection benefits:
1. Automatic Education PreferencePoints
2. Direct advancement to the OralInterview stage

How to Participate (UWM CJ graduates only):

1. Submit an online applicationfor the current Police Officer position.

2. Email your official orunofficial UWM Criminal Justice transcript to

3. Use the subject line: UWMPartnership Transcripts

Transcripts must be received bythe close of the application date. This partnership supports our shared effortto strengthen the pipeline of highly educated community-focused candidatesentering public servicewhile maintaining an open competitive process for allapplicants.

For questions please contactJordan Hendry at or .

Police Officers preserve public peace protectlife and property work within the community to prevent crime and enforceordinances of the City of Milwaukee and the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Police Officers perform duties involved in the protection of lifeand property including but not limited to:

• Enforce criminal laws; identify detain and process wanted individuals.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Conduct investigations of suspicious persons or situations and preliminary investigations of major crimes and criminal activity.
• Interview suspects and witnesses and prepare appropriate investigative reports.
• Prepare and testify in court as to the facts surrounding any criminal departmental or civil action.
• Patrol the City of Milwaukee in a police vehicle motorcycle bicycle and/or on foot as directed.
• Communicate with mentally ill persons and contact or refer additional resources as appropriate.
• Operate a police vehicle in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions.
• Prepare accurate and complete reports of daily activities.
• Provide assistance to the community in the areas of crime prevention.
• Enforce motor vehicle laws to promote safety and reduce accidents expedite traffic flow and enforce Wisconsin State Statutes.
• Attend in-service training as mandated by the State of Wisconsin or as directed.
• Perform duties in a special assignment capacity such as Motorcycle Unit Office of Community Outreach and Education and Narcotics Division as assigned.

Reasonable accommodationsrequested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended by theAmericans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to wear a uniform and carry a department-issued firearm and assigned equipment while on duty.
• Must successfully complete a 16-month probationary period.
• Will work a 40-hour work week with rotating off-days by assignment; will be required to work most weekends and many holidays; mandatory overtime is often required (subject to contractual guidelines).
• After recruit training Police Officers are typically assigned to the late (12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m.) or early (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight) shift; day-shift assignments are awarded to employees with seniority.
• Must earn sixty college credits within five (5) years of hire.
• Must meet and maintain all training and certification requirements established by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
• Must be able to comply with the Milwaukee Police Department Uniform Equipment and Appearances Standard Operating Procedures (available athttps:// Requirements

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  
  

  • Minimum age 20 at time of application. (Note: Must be age 21 at time of appointment.)Born before 8/16/2006
  • United States Citizenship.
  • High School Diploma or Wisconsin GED or a GED from a different state that meets Wisconsin GED standards. A Home Education Diploma will be accepted provided the applicant can provide copies of form PI-1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin or documentation that the education program has met the requirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed.
  • Valid Wisconsin driver license or a valid drivers license from the state in which you reside at the time of background investigation.
  • Physically able to perform Police Officer training and job duties.
  • Must successfully pass a Milwaukee Police Department Background Investigation.
  • Must successfully pass aPre-employment Medical Examination Psychological evaluation and Drug Screen. Psychological exam results are valid for one year from date of exam regardless of outcome.

  
  
  

  DISQUALIFIERS:Your application will be rejected if any of the followingare true:

  • You have been convicted of a felony.
  • You have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Military Service.
  • You have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
  • You have failed a Milwaukee Police Department background investigation within the last two years from the date of application.
  • You have been discharged or resigned with charges pending from either the Milwaukee Police Department Milwaukee Fire Department or Department of Emergency Communications within the last two years from the date of application.
  • Four or more convictions for misdemeanor crimes at least one of which has occurred in the preceding three years.
  • Two or more convictions for driving while under the influence or reckless driving as defined by State Statutes at least one of which has occurred in the preceding five years.

  Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics

  • Able to read understand and explain Wisconsin State Statutes and City of Milwaukee ordinances.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population in-person via telephone and in writing.
  • Civil courteous and customer-service oriented.
  • Ability to write accurate and complete reports and accurately record information by hand and using a computer file records and process paperwork.
  • Ability to solve problems and make quick and appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
  • Ability to maintain self-control and to take direction from supervisors.
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude have good moral character be honest responsible and trustworthy.
  • Ability to perform physical activities necessary to protect oneself and others.
  • Motivated and able to complete the required educational and physical fitness programs.
  • Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to work long hours for an extended period of time.

  Current Salary

  SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:The current annualrecruit starting salary is $54891.57 with an increase to $73188.76 upongraduation from the Academy and increases to a maximum of $97575.19 (subjectto contractual guidelines).

  
  
  
  

  The city offers a generous benefit package that includes:

  • Two weeks of paid vacation after one year of service.
  • 12 paid days off in lieu of holidays
  • 15 days paid sick leave per year
  • Health dental and life insurance
  • Tuition and textbook reimbursement

  Selection Process

  The examination process may include a written test astate-mandated physical readiness test (an information video regarding thisexam is available at a recorded oral interviewand background investigation. All phases of the examination must besuccessfully completed in order to continue in the selection process. Failurein any segment of the examination disqualifies an applicant. You may completethe written exam oral interview and PHQ prior to formal testing dates byvisitingthis linkafter submitting your application. Please makesure you use the same email address when registering for the exams.

  
  

  
  

  New Partnership Opportunity with UWMilwaukee Graduates!

  *Must have graduated after Fall of 2023

  The City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of WisconsinMilwaukee (UWM) for recent graduates of the Criminal Justice & Criminology program. Under this partnership qualified UWM Criminal Justice graduates may submit transcripts in lieu of taking the written examination for the Police Officer recruitment process.

  Eligible applicants will also:

  Receive automatic Education Preference Points

  Advance directly to the Oral Interview stage of the selection process

  To participate applicants must:

  1.Submit an online application for the current Police Officer position.

  2.Email your official or unofficial UWM Criminal Justice transcript to

  3.Use the subject line: UWM Partnership Transcripts in your email.

  Transcripts must be received by the close of the application date. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting UWM students and strengthening the pipeline of highly educated community-minded candidates into public service careers.

  For questions please contact Jordan Hendry at or .

  
  
  

  If you will be unavailable for one or more portions of theexamination due to military service or training you must provide writtennotification to the Fire and Police Commission City Hall Room 705 prior to the examination.

  ELIGIBLE LIST:Candidates who successfully pass the examination processwill be placed on an eligible list for Police Officer with ranking based uponthe test scores plus any applicable preference points (see below).

  
  
  

  PREFERENCE POINTS:Preference points may be addedto the final passing score in accordance with State Statutes and Fire andPolice Commission Rules.
  
  
  

  Veterans:Qualified veterans willreceive military preference points added to the final passing score; a DD-214is required as proof of service.In orderto receive military veteran points you must submit your undeleted DD-214.

  City Residents:Preference points will beadded to the final passing score if you are a bona fide resident of the Cityof Milwaukee when you apply; proof of residency must be provided.In order to receive residency preference points youmust submit copies of two (2) documents that verify you live at the City ofMilwaukee address that you claimed on your application. Both document(s)submitted must include all of the following: First and last name Completenumbered street address (post office boxes will not be accepted) City stateand zip code. At least one (1) of the document(s) you submit must verify thatyou lived at this address during the application period.

  Education:Preference points will beadded to the final passing score if you possess an Associates or Bachelors degreein a related field when you apply; unofficial transcript from an accreditedinstitution from which you received your diploma must be provided.In order to receive education preference points youmust submit your unofficial transcripts from an accredited institution provingyou have earned a degree in a related field (e.g. criminal justice lawenforcement police science.)

  
  
  

  The preference points may be claimed via the online applicationand the necessary supporting documentation may be uploaded to the onlineapplication mailed to the Fire and Police Commission at Room 705 City Hall200 E. Wells Street Milwaukee WI 53202-3554 or emailed to. Supporting documentation mustbe received or postmarked by the close of the application period date.
  
  
  

  Pre-employment Medical Examination Psychological evaluation andDrug Screen:Individuals offered employment must pass a pre-employmentmedical examination psychological evaluation and drug test as a condition ofemployment. Psychological exam results are valid for one year from date of examregardless of outcome.

  TRAINING:

  Must complete a paid27-week police training course at the Police Academy.

  After successfullycompleting the training course will be assigned to a district police stationfor field training.

  Additional Information

  APPLICATION PROCESS

  The application process must be completed online. The onlineapplication will be ongoing through the end of the year. Furtherinformation may be obtained from by calling . Online applications may not be submitted after the deadlineunless extended.

  Selection Plan

  Applications will beaccepted and examinations held as often as required to meet the needs of theCity. Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and location of theexamination. Unless otherwise required by law the City of Milwaukee will notprovide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible forattending all phases of the job selection process at the time and placedesignated by the City of Milwaukee. The names of successful candidates will beplaced on the eligible list in a rank determined by the final score withoutreference to the date of the examination.

  
  

  You may complete the written exam oralinterview and PHQ prior to formal testing dates by visitingthis linkaftersubmitting your application. Please make sure you use the same email addresswhen registering for the exams.

  
  
  

  Passing exam results are valid through the end of the year whilethe results of the PRT are valid for exactly 180 days.

  
  

  For a timeline of hire dates and/or when to apply please visitourwebsite.

  *Timeline is subject to change. Eligible candidates will receiveemail communications from the FPC with updates and required testing a candidate is disqualified they will cease to receive communicationregarding future events.

  Conclusion

  The City of Milwaukee valuesand encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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