Police Department Recruitment

If you are interested in joining the Janesville Police Department, please give us your name and address and we will send you a pre-employment interest card to fill in and return or stop by the Human Resources Division to pick up a card. Your name will then be kept on file until the next recruitment.

To view or print the Police Chief Recruitment Profile, please click the folder icon at the top of this webpage.

Mission Statement

The Janesville Police Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in Janesville by working cooperatively with the community and citizens to enforce the law, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime and provide for a safe environment.

We Believe

In the value of human life and dignity for all. In ourselves, both as individuals and as an organization. In the value of partnership with our community. In the value of employee problem solving. In the value of teamwork. In planning for and shaping the future.

Our History

The City of Janesville was incorporated in 1853. At that time Janesville was becoming established as an industrial city. Janesville was then protected by a constabulary which consisted of an elected marshal and one elected constable from each of the five wards. The first Police Chief was appointed on January 11, 1897. Since that time Janesville has continued to grow and prosper. The Janesville Police Department has progressively grown in an effort to keep pace with the city it serves.

Minimum Qualifications for Entry Level Police Officers

• No felony convictions
• U.S. Citizen
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
• At least 18 years of age
• Completed 2 year associate degree program or have completed 60 credits from an accredited college
• Meet the requirements of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board
• An Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring Process

• Written Examination
• Physical Ability Test
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Interview with the Police Chief
• PFC Interview
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Examination

Career Options

Patrol Division

• Bicycle Patrol
• Field Training Officer
• Range Officer
• S.W.A.T.
• K- 9 Officer
• Street Crimes Unit

Specialist Positions

• Crime Prevention Officer
• Court Liaison Officer
• School Officer
• Identification Officer
• Investigator/Detective

Administrative Positions

• Sergeant
• Lieutenant
• Captain
• Deputy Chief
• Chief

Benefits

• 5-2/5-3 Work Schedule
• Group Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 100% Uniform Costs Paid
• Uniform Cleaning and Footwear Allowance
• 10-25 Paid Vacation Days per Year
• Cumulative Paid Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Advance Education
• Wisconsin Retirement System

Employee Empowerment

• Is it legal?
• Is it ethical?
• Is it the right thing for the community?
• Is it the right thing for the Janesville Police Department?
• Is it consistent with our mission and beliefs statements and the values they represent?
• Is it something for which you can be proud?
• Are you willing to take responsibility for it?
• If the answer to all of these questions is yes - then don't ask permission. JUST DO IT!