Police Officer

Summary

Police OfficerEnhance the quality of life in Eau Claire by partnering with the community to solve problems, reduce crime and disorder, safeguard individual rights, and improve public safety. Join the City of Eau Claire's Police Department! We are now accepting applications for current Police Officer openings and a hiring eligibility list. Now accepting lateral transfers!Requirements:Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)Possess a minimum of 60 post high school semester credits OR must have three (3) years full-time employment or military experience and obtain 60 post high school semester credits within five (5) years of appointmentPossess and maintain a valid driver's licenseBe a U.S. CitizenBe at least 18 years oldHave no felony convictions on recordApplicants must successfully pass each of the following components: written examination, physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation.Salary Range: $33.90* to $42.08** per hour ($68,057.26 to $84,483.83 annually), plus excellent fringe benefits.*Cadet rate - $27.26, payable during initial Police Academy attendance, if applicable**Available after a minimum of twenty (20) years of serviceREQUIRED/IMPORTANT DATESApplication Deadline: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.Written & Physical Agility Test Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026Police and Fire Commission Interviews: Monday, October 12, 2026.Online Application and Full Job Description: www.eauclairewi.gov/jobsEqual Opportunity Employer*Don't have a way to apply online? Contact us at (715) 839-4921 to schedule an appointment and we can assist you!

Job Description

Police OfficerEnhance the quality of life in Eau Claire by partnering with the community to solve problems, reduce crime and disorder, safeguard individual rights, and improve public safety. Join the City of Eau Claire's Police Department! We are now accepting applications for current Police Officer openings and a hiring eligibility list. Now accepting lateral transfers!Requirements:Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)Possess a minimum of 60 post high school semester credits OR must have three (3) years full-time employment or military experience and obtain 60 post high school semester credits within five (5) years of appointmentPossess and maintain a valid driver's licenseBe a U.S. CitizenBe at least 18 years oldHave no felony convictions on recordApplicants must successfully pass each of the following components: written examination, physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation.Salary Range: $33.90* to $42.08** per hour ($68,057.26 to $84,483.83 annually), plus excellent fringe benefits.*Cadet rate - $27.26, payable during initial Police Academy attendance, if applicable**Available after a minimum of twenty (20) years of serviceREQUIRED/IMPORTANT DATESApplication Deadline: Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.Written & Physical Agility Test Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026Police and Fire Commission Interviews: Monday, October 12, 2026.Online Application and Full Job Description: www.eauclairewi.gov/jobsEqual Opportunity Employer*Don't have a way to apply online? Contact us at (715) 839-4921 to schedule an appointment and we can assist you!