Police Officer

Janesville Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.janesvillewi.gov/departments-services/police/work-for-us

Phone:

• 608-755-3133

Email:

• thompsonb@ci.janesville.wi.us

Application Deadline:

• 03/30/25
• @ 11:59 PM

Salary:

• $50,753.76 - $78,411.36

  What is the pay?

  • The starting annual salary for this position is $50,751.
  • This position is eligible for annual economic adjustments and step increases as outlined in the Janesville Professional Police Association (JPPA) labor agreement. 

  What does the schedule look like?

  • As a new Officer and once fully trained, you will be assigned second or third shift and will work a rotation of 5 days on, 2 days off, 5 days on, 3 days off.
  • Overtime will also be available and needed. 

  Are there other benefits?

  Absolutely! Besides being an exceptional community for living and/or working, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Paid Time Off: Generous amount of paid time off, right away! 
  • Vacation: You will receive a prorated amount of 10 days – based upon the number of full months work to year end. 
  • Floating Holidays: You will receive a prorated amount of 11 days – based upon the number of full months worked to year end. 
  • Sick: You will earn 8 hours of sick time each full month worked.
  • Insurance: CoJ offers several insurance options, to fit your own personal needs!
  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, 
  • Life Insurance: CoJ pays the basic premium for your life insurance; there are additional options you can enroll is as well. 
  • Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage options. 
  • Retirement: Notably, the City of Janesville is part of the Wisconsin Retirement System, recognized as one of the nation's best-funded and best-managed public pension systems, ranking as the 8th largest in the United States. the City of Janesville contributes 14.95% and the employee contributes 6.95%, totaling 21.9% of earnings contributed each paycheck.

  When factoring in the benefits alongside your annual salary, the overall compensation rate could range from $71,256 to $86,545 per year, contingent upon the selected benefits and coverage types.

Sworn:

• 105

Population:

• 64,415

Position Details

City of Janesville is currently recruiting: Police Officers

Click here to view Janesville Police Department's (JPD) recruitment video

Are you ready to serve and protect while making a real difference within a community? The City of Janesville is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Officers!

What You'll Do:

• Enforce laws and maintain public safety
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence
• Engage with the community to promote trust and cooperation 

Why Choose Janesville Police Department (JPD):  

The City of Janesville (population 64,415) is in south-central Wisconsin and the residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated.

As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

JPD’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Janesville by working cooperatively with the community and citizens to enforce the law, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime, and provide for a safe environment while serving with pride, honor, courage, and respect. In 2021 a community survey revealed that almost 90% of residents are satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of life in Janesville and 92% indicated that they were comfortable or very comfortable approaching a member of the department.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications:

What requirements/qualifications do I need to meet?

• Minimum Age - 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by a minimum 40 college semester credits at time of application (60 college semester credits for lateral transfer candidates at time of application) or Associate Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice or related field or general studies from an accredited college or university.
• Meet the requirements of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards and Training Board.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass medical examination meeting minimum physical, hearing, and eyesight requirements.
• A United States citizen and have no felony criminal record.
• Must pass a written examination.
• Must pass psychological examination.
• Must pass background investigation.

What if I am already a Sworn Officer working for a different agency?

The Janesville Police Department accepts lateral transfers from qualified law enforcement agencies.  For all new employees hired after January 1, 2016, the City may grant an initial pay rate on any step of the salary schedule to a maximum of the 5-year step, and vacation to the maximum of the 2-year step.  Such placement shall not affect the new employee’s seniority for any other purpose.

Ready to make an Impact? Follow these next steps:

Applications, resumes, and cover letters need to be submitted by:

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM

The City of Janesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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