Afternoon Police Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Definition EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!. "Protect & Serve-Start Now, Study Later!" No College Credits. No Problem.

Apply Today, Earn While You Learn. Great News. We've updated our hiring requirements: Police officer candidates who have not yet completed 60 college credits can now earn them within five years of being hired.

Please be sure to read this posting in its entirety or you may miss important information required in the application process, and/or important testing dates. *****IMPORTANT INFORMATION ************ WRITTEN EXAM, ORAL EXAM & PHYSICAL READINESS TESTING (PRT) WILL BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY - AUGUST 29, 2026: The written exam will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, August 29th, 2026

at Superior High School. After the written exam is scored you will be notified and you will be given your time for the oral exam that will occur on the same day at Superior High School. The Physical Readiness Testing (PRT) will be held in the afternoon on August 29th at the Marcovich Wellness Center.

You must be available to participate in all three components of the hiring process. You will receive more details after the August 15th deadline. ***Candidates who took and passed the written test in the March, 2026 police officer process will not be required to take the written test again during this process.*** DEFINITION: A Police Officer performs a wide variety of duties connected with general police work including investigation, general enforcement of laws and ordinances in the City of Superior and providing other various types of assistance to include advancing the mission of the Superior Police Department

The entry level Police Officer must successfully complete a 18 week recruit academy (if not Wisconsin certified) and 14 weeks of on-the-job-field training. The City will pay you while you attend the recruit academy AND pay for the recruit academy. Benefits: Wisconsin Retirement System, Health/Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Personal Day, choice of Compensatory Time or Overtime, Uniform Allowance, and more.

See BENEFITS tab for more information on these great benefits. Work Schedule: Patrol Officers currently work 12 hour shifts, 4 days on - 4 days off (built in overtime included). Lateral transfer Police Officer candidates are welcome to apply in this process.

A Lateral Transfer Police Officer must have one year of full-time law enforcement experience and be eligible to become a Certified Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer prior to hire. Upon hire, a Lateral Transfer Police Officer will be credited with their years of full-time law enforcement for the purposes of wage placement, vacation accrual, and minimum experience for Detective application. The Lateral Transfer Police Officer must successfully complete 14 weeks of on-the-job field training, in addition to passing a 12 month probationary period.

Superior Police Department web site links:(Check these out!) There are many collateral assignments available to our Police Officers, see links for more information. https://superiorpolice.com/join/ http://www.ci.superior.wi.us/174/Police-Department Employment Standards: Knowledges: Working knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement; laws and ordinances governing local law enforcement; first aid; and geography of the City of Superior and surrounding area. Some knowledge of court proceedings and proper investigative practices

Abilities: Ability to successfully complete a recruit academy (if not already Wisconsin certified), and successfully complete a 14 week on-the job field training program; prepare clear and concise reports; operate a computer; speak clearly and effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department personnel and the general public; provide credible testimony in a court of law; use a firearm and other equipment; drive a police vehicle; work under adverse weather conditions; work varied shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends; and use good judgment, integrity and tact. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: Must be a U.S. citizen

Must have no serious criminal convictions. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire. Must have earned a high school diploma or GED.

Candidates will be required to complete 60 college credits from an accredited college in any field within the first five years of hire with the police department. Must have accurate color vision. Must have uncorrected vision of no worse than 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/20 vision in one eye and not worse than 20/40 vision in the other eye.

A satisfactory history of soft contact lens wear for more than one year with vision corrected to 20/20 in one eye and no worse than 20/40 in the other eye, is also accepted. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: License Requirement: Must become certified as a State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer within one year of hire date and maintain such certification. Oath of Office Requirement: Will be required to take an oath of office.

Driver License Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Residency Requirement: Must reside anywhere within a forty-five minute response time to the corporate limits of the City of Superior within 6 months of completion of probationary period. Background Investigation Requirement: Must pass a detailed background investigation prior to hire.

Post Job Offer Psychological Examination Requirement: Must pass a psychological exam for the position prior to hire. Post Job Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass medical exam for specified occupational grouping and drug screen prior to hire. Supplemental Information: APPLICATION PROCESS: Please pay close attention to the following information.

Police Officer applications MUST be filed on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi **ATTACH THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION: If you have any college credits, you must attach a photocopy of your college transcripts with your name on them that shows college credits thus far. "CERTIFIED" college transcripts will subsequently be required from all candidates who make it to the eligible hire list. A copy of your DD-214 if you are a veteran

A copy of your Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification (if you are currently Wisconsin certified). *The WLESB manual defines 'Accredited Credits' as: "Associate degree level credits or higher that have been awarded by a member of the WI Technical College System or by its equivalent in another state or by a private or state college or university with current membership in good standing in a predominant, national or regional accrediting organization for private or state colleges or universities recognized by the US Department of Education." The manual further states, "Colleges and universities that are accredited by an accrediting agency or association that is acknowledged by the United States Secretary of Education are acceptable to the Board as a source of college credit. Identification of colleges and universities accredited by accrediting agencies approved by the US Department of Education is available at:http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation." DEADLINE: August 15, 2026 before 11:00 p.m.