At the City of Appleton, we welcome employees who love to learn and are forward-thinking. Centrally located in the Fox Cities, we are a steadfast employer committed to providing a flexible work environment and unique benefits. We encourage employees to come as they are and explore growth opportunities that will help them serve our community with impact. Apply today!

The City of Appleton is seeking a Chief of Police. The Chief of Police is a department head position responsible for the complete control, operation and representation of the City's Police Department and its employees. Work involves supervising departmental activities; formulating and enforcing departmental rules of conduct, policies, etc.; coordinating department activities with outside agencies; preparing and justifying operational budgets; making recommendations for hiring, promotions, commendations, and discipline; setting individual and departmental goals and objectives; and publicly representing both the City and the Police Department at all times. Work is performed under the general direction of the Mayor and appropriate commissions/committees.

Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Law enforcement, Public Administration or related field is required, with a master’s degree desired and at least eight to nine years broad and extensive municipal police management and administrative experience, or a combination of applicable experience and training.

Salary

A competitive salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also receive an excellent fringe benefit package including: paid time off; health, dental and vision insurance; free employee health clinic and coach; life insurance; short-/long-term disability insurance; accident insurance; on-site fitness center; health and wellness programs; post-employment health plan; deferred compensation; and Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). We are proud to share the WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!

Apply Now!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at www.appletonwi.gov by no later than Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Resumes without an application will not be considered.

For additional information, please see this brochure. 

City of Appleton Human Resources

100 N. Appleton Street, 6^th floor

Appleton, WI 54911

Phone: (920) 832-6458

Email: humanresources@appletonwi.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer