Police Officer

Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for upcoming retirement(s). In the next 10 years a significant number of the Department’s sworn officers will be within the retirement window. This is a great opportunity to be part of vast internal growth and organizational building.

Salary & benefits:  Salary is based on current contractual agreement. Contract salary range is $32.61 -$36.45 per hour, the best in Lincoln County! Benefits include paid vacation, health and life insurance, sick leave, annual clothing allowance, educational incentive, shift differential, Wisconsin Retirement System, holiday pay, and deferred compensation. Please call if you have questions about the compensation package.

Lateral Transfer: The Merrill Police Department is now providing lateral transfer opportunities for experienced officers seeking to relocate to the Merrill community. Credit for up to seven (7) years of similar full time experience may be granted for purposes of pay and vacation benefits.

Qualifications:  U. S. Citizen, minimum age 18, 21 preferred, eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification, high school diploma, 60 college credits, drivers license with a good driving record, good physical condition, ability to possess a firearm, no felony convictions, no domestic abuse convictions, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work unconventional hours, weekends, and holidays, ability to perform essential functions of this position, ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment.

Apply:  DJ-LE-330 applications are available online at https://wilenet.widoj.gov/ or the Merrill Police Department/City of Merrill website. Completed applications and any questions can be directed to Merrill Police Department, Chief Corey Bennett (corey.bennett@ci.merrill.wi.us), 1004 E 1^st St., Merrill, WI 54452.

Note:  Applicants must use the current DJ-LE-330 application form (rev 6/22) and answer all three questions in section 6. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected. Accepted applicants must successfully complete each stage of the evaluation process which may include: a written examination, physical agility test, oral interviews, and an extensive background investigation.  Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a psychological and medical examination, including a drug screen.