Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must:

  • Be a United States citizen at time of appointment.
  • Be at least 21 years old upon appointment.
  • High school graduate, or equivalent.
  • Have a minimum of two years of full time school, work or employment and /or military experience.
  • Have a minimum of a 2 year college degree or 60 college credits by your 5 year anniversary. (This is a state of Wisconsin requirement. There is currently a proposed amendment to the WI statutes which would eliminate this grace period for education and make 60 College credits a mandatory requirement for new law enforcement officers.)
  • Be eligible for a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license and be licensed by date of appointment.