Employment

Qualifications

The Oshkosh Police Department strives to hire the best Police Officers to serve our community. If you are interested in being a part of a progressive Law Enforcement Community, you will first need to meet the following application qualifications:

• A United States citizen
• At least 20 years of age
• No felony or domestic abuse convictions
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license at the time of employment
• Possess any of the following educational requirements:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
  • An Associate’s Degree from an accredited technical college
  • A minimum of 15 credits from an accredited college or university with the ability to obtain 60 credits within the first 5 years of employment.
• Candidates must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of a police officer; be able to use all standard police equipment, techniques, and use of force options; and have good verbal and written communication skills

Automatic Disqualifiers

• Convicted of a felony
• Convicted of a domestic abuse offense
• Previously committed to a mental health institution
• Unlawfully in the United States
• Dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Military
• A fugitive from justice
• Addicted to a controlled substance
• Subject to a court order prohibiting possession of a firearm

Federal firearms disqualifiers from the Gun Control Act, 18 USC 922 (g)