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NEENAH POLICE DEPARTMENTPOLICE OFFICER HIRING PROCESS

ABOUT USThe Neenah Police Department is a proactive agency charged with theresponsibility of serving and protecting our citizens from criminalactivity. In addition to apprehending violators of the law, we seeourselves as community facilitators and problem solvers, as we workwith our citizens to prevent illegal and anti-social behavior.Typical activities involve: criminal investigation, answering complaintsand serving as advisors in a myriad of areas related to prevention.Members of our agency serve on community boards, youth councils,service clubs, Future Neenah business councils and more! Weregularly interact with the community through our citizen crimereduction coalition, police school liaison initiatives and various othercommunity policing efforts.We are Neenah’s Guardians, standing between peace and perilto keep our community safe. We are warriors against evil,defenders of life, protectors of rights and friends of the people.

Typical Qualifications for an Entry Level Police Officer:United States Citizen18 years of agePossess a valid driver's license with a good driving recordHigh school diploma or equivalent60 post high school credits at an accredited university or tech collegewithin six months of the initial interviewNO felony or domestic abuse-related convictionsGood verbal and written communication skillsComputer operation skillsMental and physical ability to perform all essential functions of apolice officerOfficers are allowed to reside up to thirty (30) miles away from theNeenah city limitsIndividuals who meet these qualifications, especially minorities, bilingualpersons, and those with diverse life experiences in other fields looking fora career change, are encouraged to apply. No previous training orexperience is necessary.Qualifications

HolidaysTen (10) paid holidays. One (1) paid floating holiday.Insurance BenefitsDentalEmployee ClinicFSAHealthHRALife InsuranceRetirement PlansVisionWRS (Pension)SalaryThe salary schedule at the Neenah Police Department is very competitive. Based on the 2024-2025 labor contract, the top patrol officer's base salary rate after seven years is $83,075 peryear. Starting salary begins at $60,347. In addition to the base salary rate officers arecompensated for longevity, overtime, call time and professional improvement.ScheduleThe Neenah Police Department has a unique 12-hour patrol schedule based on a 26 day cycle: 3 days working/3 days off3 days working/3 days off3 days working/3 days off3 days working/5 days off VacationOfficers working the 12-hr schedule earn:Salary & BenefitsYears of Service 1 year 5 years 10 years 16 years 24 yearsVacation Hours Earned96 hours144 hours192 hours240 hours264 hours

Contract HighlightsArticle 4 - LongevityLongevity payments will be made for all officers within the Department in accordance with thefollowing schedule:5 years - $6.00 per month10 years - $12.00 per month15 years - $20.00 per month20 years - $25.00 per monthArticle 15 - ClothingNew officers will receive a complete set of uniform items (see attached list), at City expense.The City shall provide a new personal protective vest for the new officers and shall provide allcurrent officers with a replacement personal protective vests in accordance withmanufacturer guidelines.2022-2025 Officer ContractClick HERE to view the full 2022-2025 contract.

LATERAL HIRESCandidates with law enforcement experience coming into the department begin at anaccelerated rate based on prior years of service: referred to as a lateral hire. Swornofficers hired as a lateral hire will receive full credit for their full-time years of service andcorrections, probation or parole officers will receive half credit for their full-time years ofservice. SalaryBased on the 2024-2025 labor contract, starting salary for lateral hires is anywhere from$63,178 - $83,075, depending on years of experience. In addition to the salary rate, officersare compensated for longevity, overtime, call time and professional improvement.VacationA lateral hire officer with five years or more of experience will receive 144 hours of vacationupon hire. After five years of employment with the City of Neenah, the officer will receivethe total amount of vacation based on their total years of experience.

ApplicationNeenahwi.govClick “JOBS” on the topFind the “Police Officer” position for the City of Neenah Police DepartmentClick the green “Apply” button and log in or create an account in NeoGovFill out the application on NeoGov and remember to submit your resume and coverletterNeenahwi.gov/departments/policeClick the green “Employment Opportunities” buttonClick the blue “Click Here for Current Openings!” buttonFind the “Police Officer positionClick the green “Apply” button and log in or create an account in NeoGovFill out the application on NeoGov and remember to submit your resume and coverletterGovernmentjobs.comType “Police Officer” in the search box and type “Neenah, WI” in the City, State or Zipsearch box.Find the “Police Officer” position for the City of Neenah Police DepartmentClick the “Apply” tab and log in or create an account in NeoGovFill out the application on NeoGov and remember to submit your resume and coverletterWilenet.widoj.govLog into your Wilenet accountClick the “Employment” drop downClick “Employment Opportunities”Type “Neenah Police Department” in the “Agency” search boxClick “Search”Click the “Police Officer” posting linkClick the blue “Click Here to Apply” buttonClick the green “Apply” button and log in or create an account in NeoGovFill out the application on NeoGov and remember to submit your resume and coverletterHow to Apply

Police OfficerCandidateYESHand In “QuickHistory Form”Not Eligible For Interview(no re-apply restrictions)Neenah Police DepartmentHiring Process Flow ChartNOYESInterview withLieutenants/Sergeants (20/30 min.)YESNOPEP (PersonalEvaluationProfile) Test(20/25 min.)Mini BackgroundInvestigation(20/30 min.)NONot Eligible For Continuation(12-month wait period to re-apply from interview date)YESInterview withCommand Staff(20/30 min.)YESNOInterview withPoliceCommission(15/20 min.)Not Eligible ForContinuation(1st attempt: 6-month wait;2nd attempt: 12-month wait tore-apply from interview date.ReceiveConditional Offer LetterNOInterview StepsNot Eligible ForContinuation(1st attempt: 6-month wait;2nd attempt: 12-month wait tore-apply from interview date.Not Eligible ForContinuation(1st attempt: 6-month wait;2nd attempt: 12-month wait tore-apply from interview date.