Police Officer

Plover Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.ploverpolice.com

Phone:

• 715-345-5255

Fax:

• 715-345-5271

Email:

• ssimkins@ploverwi.gov

Application Deadline:

• 09/25/26
• @ 5:00 PM

Salary:

• $69,638 - $87,058

  Experienced Officer Program (For applicants with 5+ years of law enforcement experience):

  • Shortened probationary period
  • Higher starting wage
  • Additional vacation time 

  Benefits:

  • 2-2-3 rotation, 12-hour shifts
  • Every other Friday–Sunday OFF
  • Reach top hourly wage in 2 years or less
  • 88 hours vacation + 104 hours additional benefit time per year
  • 9.5 paid holidays/year, regardless of schedule
  • Sick leave payout at retirement
  • 100% agency-paid uniforms
  • Wisconsin Retirement System
  • Ranked among the top 10 public pension systems nationwide
  • Vested after 5 years, eligible for retirement at age 50
  • Overtime earnings included in pension calculation
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with match and 457(b) retirement plan
  • Flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off, parental leave, military leave
  • Uniform allowance
  • Flexible scheduling 

Sworn:

• 22

Population:

• 14,274

Position Details

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a Police Officer.

Why Plover, Wisconsin?

• Lower cost of living.
• Strong community support.
• Excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.
• Less than a two hour drive from Minocqua.
• Judges can issue cash bonds and consider prior violent crime convictions when setting bail — helping keep communities and officers safer.
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Ranked among the top 10 public pension systems nationwide
• Vested after 5 years, eligible for retirement at age 50
• Overtime earnings included in pension calculation 

Officers work in a supportive environment with practical laws that prioritize public safety.

Apply today and serve where you're respected and backed by both the law and the community.

Job Duties:

• Patrol and general police functions
• Criminal and traffic law enforcement
• Ordinance enforcement
• Maintain public peace and safety
• Protect life and property
• Community problem-solving and engagement 

Eligibility & Reciprocity Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Must be law enforcement certified or currently enrolled in a recruit academy
• Availability for day, night, overnight, and rotating shifts
• Must reside in Portage County, WI, or within 30 miles of Plover's jurisdictional boundary at employment start 

WISCONSIN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECIPROCITY EXAMINATION:

Applicants with prior law enforcement or military police experience may qualify for a waiver of preparatory training if they meet ALL of the following:

1. Meet the minimum employment standards set forth in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter LES 2
2. Completed preparatory law enforcement officer training in another state, military, or federal government, comparable to Wisconsin's academy
3. Held full-time employment as a certified or licensed law enforcement officer, tribal law enforcement officer, or in a qualifying Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) (e.g., Military Police, Security Forces, Master-at-Arms) for at least one (1) year, fully empowered and paid for all hours worked, voluntarily left in good standing, and have been out of the role for less than three (3) years 

Officers meeting these criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:

A Letter of Interest AND resume must be submitted through Indeed by 5:00 PM on September 25, 2026.

Apply Here:

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e5b7f3abc7ece795&from=shareddesktop_copy

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the selection process may begin prior to the application deadline.

The first round of interviews is anticipated to begin on or about September 16, 2026.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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