Human Resources
City of Fitchburg Police Officer
Employment Standards – Minimum Requirements
In order to be considered for a position as a Police Officer, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards board (LESB).
United States Citizen.
Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license or its equivalent from another state.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have no felony convictions.
Possess a high school diploma or GED. In addition, law enforcement officers first employed after February 1,
1993, must obtain at least 60 college credits or an associate degree within five years of initial law enforcement
employment.
Be of good moral character, as determined from the results of a thorough background investigation.
Be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition, which might adversely affect law enforcement performance.
Complete a satisfactory oral interview with the employing agency.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Certification is granted by the Law Enforcement Standards Board only upon employment (full or part time),
upon meeting all employment standards outlined above, and after successfully completing the 400 hour basic
law enforcement course or other training contingency specified by the Board.
Under 165.85(4) (e), Wis. Stats., any law enforcement or tribal law enforcement agency or sheriff may set recruit training and standards that are higher than the minimum standards set by the Board.
In addition to the Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) requirements listed above, candidates must also meet the following Department requirements:
Participate in the Written Examination, attaining a minimum score as determined by the Police and Fire
Commission.
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical exam, administered by a Physician selected by the City, and be
recommended for employment by the attending Physician.
Successfully complete a pre-employment psychological exam, administered by a Psychologist selected by
the City, and be recommended for employment by the attending Psychologist.