Position Objectives
Police Officers for the City of Merrill are responsible for the protection of life and property, crime prevention and detection, enforcement of laws and ordinances, investigation of crimes, investigation of traffic accidents and traffic control, apprehension of those who violate laws, maintenance of order in the community as well as providing general assistance and services to the public.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma
Date Posted
Friday, March 13, 2026
Department
Merrill Police Department
Deadline
Open until filled
Position Objectives
Police Officers for the City of Merrill are responsible for the protection of life and property, crime prevention and detection, enforcement of laws and ordinances, investigation of crimes, investigation of traffic accidents and traffic control, apprehension of those who violate laws, maintenance of order in the community as well as providing general assistance and services to the public.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate’s degree
Qualifications
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear and concise speech
- Driver’s license
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
- Good driving record
- Good physical condition
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
Desirable Training And Experience
Lateral Transfer Program Details: Officers granted lateral transfer benefits may be eligible to receive credit for up to 7 years of similar experience. This applies to pay grade and vacation benefits only.
Benefits
Salary Minimum: $72,688.00
Salary Maximum: $81,254.00
per
Salary Type: Year
Dependent On Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
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.
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.
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.
More Information
Contact Information
Application Contact Name: Corey Bennett
Application Contact Title: Chief of Police
Application Contact Agency: Merrill Police Department
Application Contact Address: 1004 E. First St Merrill, WI 54452 United States
Phone: (715) 536-8311
Email: corey.bennett@ci.merrill.wi.us
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