Police Officer

About the role

The City of New Berlin Police Department seeks individuals committed to serving the community through law enforcement. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dedicated group of professionals working towards protecting the lives and property of residents.

Responsibilities

• Takes action and enforces city ordinances, state statutes, and federal laws through the appropriate application of arrest, search, and seizure.
• Provides public safety through multiple proactive approaches.
• Conducts preliminary investigations by protecting the crime scene, processing for evidence, and interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Communicates in writing by preparing reports and records of activity with strong skills in organization, grammar, and spelling.
• Reviews/analyzes police-related reports and other relevant data in order to maintain a high degree of knowledge in criminal activity and/or other social concerns of interest to the police department.
• Makes necessary referrals and provides testimony when required.
• Provides first-responder emergency medical services through the use and application of first aid, CPR, and other trained medical skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors which require the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a police officer.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum requirements as established by the Law Enforcement Standards Board.
• Ability to become certifiable as a Wisconsin law enforcement officer.
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of appointment.
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess an Associate Degree at the time of appointment from a post-secondary educational institution or a minimum of 60 college level credits from an accredited institution acknowledged by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Be able to speak, read, comprehend and write using the English language.
• Must not have been convicted of any federal felony or any offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
• Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.

Qualifications

• Meet the minimum requirements as established by the Law Enforcement Standards Board.
• Ability to become certifiable as a Wisconsin law enforcement officer.
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of appointment.
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess an Associate Degree at the time of appointment from a post-secondary educational institution or a minimum of 60 college level credits from an accredited institution acknowledged by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• Possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Be able to speak, read, comprehend and write using the English language.
• Must not have been convicted of any federal felony or any offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
• Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques associated with preliminary investigations and other required police work.
• Knowledge in departmental directives and procedures.
• Knowledge in federal, state, local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge and experience in the regular use of maps, software programs, and technical equipment such as computers, cameras, speed detection units, and other professional equipment.
• Skill in the use/operation of police radios, motor vehicles, firearms and other weapons, ballistic protection, handcuffs and restraint devices, and any other required equipment.
• Physical strength, agility, and endurance required for protection of self and others, the control and apprehension of resisting individuals, and the required use of police equipment.
• Ability to function for extended periods of time without breaks.
• Ability to critically think to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternate solutions, and make sound decisions based on inferences or limited information.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of people.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when faced with verbal opposition, physical threats, and stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively perform multiple essential functions during the same incident.
• Ability to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Ability to recall details of persons and situations from memory.

Benefits

The City of New Berlin offers a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• High Deductible Health Plan with a $2,000 single deductible and a $4,000 family deductible.
• Health Savings Account with a $300/year contribution for individuals and $600/year for families.
• Dental Insurance with employee premiums paid entirely by the City.
• Vision Insurance with employee premiums paid entirely by the City.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dental and vision expenses.

Pay

The starting annual salary and a vacation allowance commensurate with years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer may be available for lateral hires under contractual agreements. Lateral hires will also receive 82.5 hours of sick leave upon hire. They will be required to comply with the same processes as other new hires and must pass the physical readiness test exit standards.

Schedule

Exact dates and times for testing and interviews will be provided after the application closing date. The hiring process typically takes place between August 25th and September 25th, 2026.