What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Green Bay?
The City of Green Bay Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Testing and interviews will be conducted approximately 3-4 times per year.
Recruitment Process
IMPORTANT: CANDIDATE CONTACTS WILL BE MADE VIA EMAIL. THEREFORE, CANDIDATES SHOULD CHECK THEIR EMAIL REGULARLY. Â CANDIDATES ARE ALSO ADVISED TO CHECK THEIR SPAM MAIL.
The City of Green Bay reserves the right to invite only the most qualified candidates to participate in testing and interviews. Preference may be given to candidates who are certified or certifiable as a law enforcement officer. Â Please make sure that all application materials are completely filled out and accurate.
The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by providing insurance premiums incentives and other benefits.
At the City of Green Bay we strive to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.  We welcome LGBTQ , women, and minority candidates to apply.  Â
Must have acceptable personal and professional history as determined by successfully completing a background investigation.
Candidates must the education requirement by May 31, 2025. Â All other criteria must be met at the time of application in order to be considered.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Testing and interviews will be conducted approximately 3-4 times per year.
Recruitment Process
- Report Writing TestÂ
- Initial Interviews with Police Department Panel
- Background Investigations/Final Interview with Police and Fire Commission
IMPORTANT: CANDIDATE CONTACTS WILL BE MADE VIA EMAIL. THEREFORE, CANDIDATES SHOULD CHECK THEIR EMAIL REGULARLY. Â CANDIDATES ARE ALSO ADVISED TO CHECK THEIR SPAM MAIL.
The City of Green Bay reserves the right to invite only the most qualified candidates to participate in testing and interviews. Preference may be given to candidates who are certified or certifiable as a law enforcement officer. Â Please make sure that all application materials are completely filled out and accurate.
The City of Green Bay is a leader in employee health and wellness with its Health/1265 program with a goal to engage all employees in their own health and well-being by providing insurance premiums incentives and other benefits.
At the City of Green Bay we strive to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.  We welcome LGBTQ , women, and minority candidates to apply.  Â
- Patrols assigned zone performing building checks, watching for suspicious situations, enforcing violations and acting as deterrent to criminal/unlawful activity. Watches for specific areas of concern.
- Observes traffic and enforces violations.
- Performs investigations of crimes and accidents including burglary, theft, vandalism, traffic accidents, etc. and takes appropriate action.
- Prepares all necessary reports related to patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, disturbances, etc.
- Responds to public and domestic complaints taking appropriate action including acting as mediator, subduing/apprehending suspect, issuing citations, etc.
- Answers phones. Responds to walk-in complaints.
- Attends roll call.
- Makes public presentations.
- Issues subpoenas, citations, and warrants.
- Gives testimony in court.
- Seizes and submits evidence.
- Assists Fire Department personnel on squad calls. Assists other agencies as needed. Patrols special events as assigned.
- Trains Patrol Officers as required.
- Participates in mandatory training.
- Carries, qualifies and maintains a firearm.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Minimum of an Associate Degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university by May 31, 2025.
- 18 years of age or older.
- U.S. citizen with no felony convictions.
- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.
Must have acceptable personal and professional history as determined by successfully completing a background investigation.
Candidates must the education requirement by May 31, 2025. Â All other criteria must be met at the time of application in order to be considered.
- Good knowledge of the principles, methods, priorities, and techniques of police work. Good knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. Good knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances including federal, state, and local. Good knowledge of the streets and locations within the City. Knowledge of the methods of interrogation, presenting evidence and what constitutes admissible evidence.
- Considerable skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles. Working skill in the application of modern principles and practices utilized in general police work. Working skill in reacting quickly and calmly in emergencies. Working skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the general public. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
