Certified Police Officer 2025 *CERTIFIED CANDIDATES ONLY*

Kenosha, WI
Kenosha Police Department

Salary: $71,436.00 – $91,356.00 Annually

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts routine preventative patrol in designated areas of the City; patrols residential/business areas for detection of violators; initiates contacts with both business operators and residents; maintains an open line of communications within the community.
  • Responds to calls for police service; attempts to resolve domestic disputes, disturbances and other incidents through counseling or referral; settles disputes among neighbors, juveniles, and/or gangs; resolves any and all complaints from citizens of the community.
  • Provides information and/or assistance to the public; answers a wide range of non-police related service calls; informs citizens of available services in the community; promotes crime prevention through community and educational programs; makes presentations to public and local organizations concerning crime prevention and related police matters.
  • Attempts to maintain the peace and safety of the community; responds to public disturbances; maintains civil obedience at group functions.
  • Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community; investigates traffic accidents; enforces traffic violations; conducts driver intoxication investigations; promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety; reports unsafe road conditions.
  • Conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations, performs surveillance and conducts follow-up investigations.
  • Enforces laws and arrests lawbreakers; makes felony and misdemeanor arrests; issues Notices to Appear and traffic citations.
  • Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
  • Testifies in criminal and civil court proceedings; gives depositions.

Requirements:

  • Current Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to speak and understand the English language.
  • Completion of either a two-year Associate Degree or a minimum of 60 fully accredited college-level credits within 5 years of the date of hire pursuant to LES 2.01(1)(e).
  • United States citizen.
  • Attained the age of eighteen (18) years of age 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.
  • Have no physical, mental or emotional conditions with or without a reasonable accommodation that 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.