Career Opportunity

POLICE OFFICER

Richland Center Police Department

The Richland Center Police Department is seeking qualified and career-minded individuals for the position of police officer. Applications are now being accepted to fill a full-time and part-time police officer vacancy. The Richland Center Police Department will also be creating an eligibility list.

Salary: (2025-2026 contract) Beginning base hourly pay of $30.260 per hour, first raise at 18 months $31.002 per hour. to a maximum patrolman base hourly pay of $32.404 per hour after 72 months.

Excellent Benefits: (2025-2026 contract) health insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement Fund, life and disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays, overtime, comp time, longevity pay, and uniform allowance.

Applicant Requirements: Minimum age 18, valid drivers license, high school diploma or GED high school equivalency diploma, Associates Degree or 60 accredited college credits, ability to possess a firearm, no felony or domestic abuse convictions, ability to work nights/weekends/holidays, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment, ability to render credible testimony in a court of law, ability to perform essential functions of the position, certified or certifiable by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.

Testing Requirements* Must pass written exam, physical agility test, oral interview, medical exam, psychological exam, drug screen, vision test, and extensive background investigation.

Sponsorship to the 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy has been approved by the Richland Center Police Commission. Preference given to applicants that have completed the academy.

The Application and Release of Information Waiver can be found below OR  may be obtained in person at the Richland Center Police Department located at 470 S. Main Street,  Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581.

If you need an application packet mailed to you, please contact the police department at (608) 647-2103 or by EMAIL .

* The date and time for the written examination and physical agility test will be announced at a later date.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN