Join the Eau Claire
Police Department

Name: Eau Claire Police Department
Address: 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, 54703, US
Telephone: 715-839-4972

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Eau Claire Police Department prides itself on being on the cutting edge of where law enforcement should be. With excellent benefits, 4-day work weeks, and many advancement opportunities, the Eau Claire Police Department is the perfect place to grow your career!

Police officer applications

currently closed.

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For information about the Eau Claire Police Department, to report a crime, or other inquiries, please visit our main website

WEBSITE

BECOMING A
POLICE OFFICER

REQUIREMENTS

Individuals must be 18 years old and a high school graduate with a minimum of 60 post-high school semester credits (you can possess any degree/background to become an officer) OR must have three (3) years full-time employment or military experience and obtain 60 post-high school semester credits within five (5) years of appointment. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, be a United States citizen, and/or have proof of naturalization. Candidates cannot have felony convictions on their records.

SALARY/INCENTIVES

Salary Range: $68,057.26 - $84,483.83 - dependent upon years of service (lateral hires may start at a higher step within the pay scale). Additional shift differential, educational incentive, holiday, and other pays available. If you are not a certifiable police officer, we will sponsor you through the Law Enforcement Academy and pay an hourly recruit rate of $27.26 while you attend. The Law Enforcement Academy is held through the Chippewa Valley Technical College located in Eau Claire, WI. ECPD officers work a 4 day on/4 day off schedule.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Written Exam
Physical Exam
- 1.5 Mile Run, Max Time = 16:57 min/sec
- 300 Meter Sprint, Max Time = 68 sec
- Situps, 30 in 60 sec
- Vertical Jump, Min Height = 14 inches
- Agility Run, Max Time = 19.5 sec
- Pushups, Min Reps = 23
Police & Fire Commission Oral Interview
Chief Staff Interview
Background Investigation & Additional Testing
Detailed information on the process can be found HERE, which will open a PDF document.
- Physical Exam Demonstration Video
- Download a training plan for the Physical Exam here, which will open a Word document.