Job Announcement

City of Oconto Police Chief

Police Chief – Oconto, WI (pop. 4,700) located on the Oconto River 30 minutes north of Green Bay is seeking an innovative law enforcement professional with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to lead the Police Department. The Chief, 8 full-time and one part-time officers staff the Oconto Police Department. Ideal candidates would have an Associate’s Degree and ten years of progressive law enforcement experience or a combination of education and experience. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma with ten years of experience in police work, including competence in budget administration and personnel management, a valid Wis. Drivers license, and certification by the Wis. Training and Standards Board. A thorough background check, psychological test, drug screen, and medical exam will be required.  Salary range $57,000 to $67,000 plus an excellent benefit package. The application packet should include a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements, and received before 5:00 PM on December 26, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact policechief@cityofoconto.com or 920-834-7700.  EOE.

Applications may be emailed to policechief@cityofoconto.com or mailed to:

Oconto Police Department

Attn: Chief Ault

1210 Main St.

Oconto, WI 54153