Police Officer Employment Information

 Menomonie Police Department is looking for passionate and driven people to enhance our department. We hire the best and you will work alongside an exceptional team. As a department that responds to an average of 13,000 calls per year, we play an active role in keeping our community safe. Our officers receive the highest quality training and there are many opportunities for officers to specialize in areas of personal interest.  

Specializations (Non-Competitive/Assigned- not an inclusive list) 

• Armorer
• Citizens Academy Coordinator
• DAAT/Spear instructor
• Drone Operator
• Evidence Technician
• EVOC instructor
• Field Training Officer
• Firearms instructor
• ICAC Investigator
• Junior Police Program Advisor
• SWAT Operator
  

Special Assignments (Competitive)

• Youth Services Officer
• Drug Investigator
• Behavioral Health Officer 

• $28.50 - $40.90/hour depending on qualifications, incentive pay, residency, etc.
• Wisconsin Retirement System (pension)
• Standard law enforcement equipment and uniform provided 
• Clothing allowance of $800/year after first year of service 
• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days
• Deferred compensation (457 plan) 
• Modern personal appearance policy, allowing for tattoos and facial hair

• Fitness/weight room on site
• Health insurance with access to a near-site health clinic, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Progressive City Wellness Program allowing for up to $750 per family wellness reimbursement annually (examples include massage, fitness watch, fitness center memberships, waterpark membership, etc).

 We welcome officers looking for a change. Lateral transfer officers may start at a higher pay step and vacation accrual rate than inexperienced officers. 

• High school diploma and 60 college credits or an Associate's degree
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to possess a firearm
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Clear and concise speech
• Driver's license
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• Meet minimum standards for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Academy
• Good driving record
• Good physical condition
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
• No domestic abuse convictions
• No felony convictions
• U.S. citizen
• Vision correctable to 20/20

• Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Medical Examination
• Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
• Psychological Examination
• Vision Examination

Interested in working for our department but would like to see for yourself what it might be like? Contact Commander Hollister at hollisterr@menomonie-wi.gov to inquire about riding along with one of our officers.

Questions related to employment as a police officer with the Menomonie Police Department? Call our business line at 715-232-2198.

Questions pertaining to the application process? Contact Jenn Tack at tackj@menomonie-wi.gov