Career guide · Wisconsin
How to Become a Female Police Officer in Wisconsin
7 active openings· pay $73k–$103k/yr
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The core documents and certifications most Wisconsin departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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Open police officer jobs in Wisconsin
7 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Police Officer
PD-PATROL · Police Department, WI
Patrol Officer
Police Department · City of Waukesha -POLICE - 1901 Delafield Street Waukesha, WI
Police Officer - Lateral
Racine Police Department · Safety Building, WI
Police Officer
Police · Police Department, WI
Police Cadet
Racine Police Department · Safety Building, WI
Patrol Officer (Full Time) with Outagamie County
Sheriff Operations 1 · Sheriff Department - 3030 Goodland Drive Appleton WI 54911, WI
Patrol Officer - Part Time Position
Sheriff Operations 1 · Sheriff Department - 3030 Goodland Drive Appleton WI 54911, WI
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