Police Officer (Certified)

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• Open

Salary:

• $71,436 - $91,356

  $5,953 - $7,613/month

  $34.41 - $44.01/hour

  The Kenosha Police Department does not currently approve, or utilize lateral transfers. All new hires will start at 'step one'.

  Benefits:

  • Opportunity for career advancement and specialty units
  • Longevity Pay and Shift Premium
  • Tuition Aid
  • Vacation
  • Less than 1 year = 4 hours 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

The Kenosha Police Department is seeking individuals who are currently certified law enforcement officers who wish to make a positive impact within the community.

The Mission Statement of the Kenosha Police Department is "To Strengthen and Serve Our Community by Putting People First."

Our core values (R.I.S.E.) are Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence.

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
• Engaging in public education and community engagement activities

Recruitment Process:

Application Acceptance:

Online applications must be complete, thorough, and submitted online.

• Paper applications will not be accepted.
• We currently accept attachments with the following extensions: .bmp, .doc, .docx, .gif, .jpeg, .pdf, .png, .tif, .xls, and .xlsx.
• Attachments that are larger than five (5) megabytes will not be accepted. If your file is larger than five (5) megabytes, you will need to reduce the file size.

Candidates submitting incomplete applications will be rejected and will not be permitted to participate in the process.

The supplemental questions asked of applicants will be used to determine minimally qualified applicants. Failure to complete the supplemental questions accurately may result in the elimination of applications from further consideration.

Chief Interviews:

Chief Interview: Applicants will receive an email notifying them to self-schedule their interviews. Applicants will be disqualified if they do not self-schedule their interview.

Applicants will answer a series of questions in front of the Police Chief.

Applicants are required to complete and submit their personal history packet at this interview. All applicants are notified by email if they passed/failed the interviews.

Conditional Offer:

Once the background check is complete, the Chief will review all information to determine if the applicant will continue in the hiring process.

If an applicant doesn't pass the background check, they will be eliminated from the process.

If an applicant is being considered for employment, they will receive a conditional offer based on the applicant passing the Psychological Test, Drug Screening, and Medical Evaluation.

The cost of medical exams required for this position that are scheduled and authorized by the City of Kenosha are paid by the City.

Human Resources will contact the applicant to schedule the medical exams.

Note: Candidates who fail any required examinations will have conditional offers of employment rescinded

Onboarding/Field Training Program:

Appointed incumbents will participate in the Field Training Program (FTO) at KPD before being assigned to solo patrol.

Potential for condensed FTO based on prior law enforcement experience. Appointed incumbents are on probation for 252 days.

Incumbents hired must comply with all departmental policies and procedures.

Residency Requirement:

Within one month after the completion of the 252 working day probationary period, the officer must reside within Kenosha County, Racine County, Milwaukee, Walworth and Waukesha Counties as well as all of Lake County, Illinois.

Please note that almost all communication (throughout the recruitment process) will be by email, so please be sure to provide the correct email address and check your email on an ongoing basis.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Certified Law Enforcement Officer
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak and understand the English language
• Completion of 60 fully accredited college-level credits within 5 years of the date of hire pursuant to LES 2.01(1)(e)
• US Citizen
• Attained the age of 18 years old at the time of application
• Possession of or if out of state can obtain a valid Wisconsin driver's license with a good driving record that meets the City standards
• No physical, mental or emotional conditions which could adversely affect their ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Must meet the City's vision requirement, with eyesight correctable to 20/20
• No loss of hearing within normal voice range
• No felony convictions unless pardoned
• Others required by law enforcement standards

To Apply: