City of Neenah Mission
“We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together.”
Our Core Values
- Pursue Growth: Individual development positively influences the community.
- Encourage Innovation: Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
- Cultivate Collaborative Relationships: Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
- Engage with Our Community: Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.
Position Overview
The City of Neenah, Wisconsin, is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police. The Neenah Police Department has 44 full-time officers, 10 full-time professional staff, 1 full-time Evidence Custodian, 1 part-time Fleet Manager, 2 part-time Code Enforcement Specialists, 9 part-time Community Service Aides, and 17-20 part-time Crossing Guards, serving a community of approximately 27,000 residents.
Neenah Police Department Mission
“We are Neenah’s Guardians, standing between peace and peril to keep our community safe. We are warriors against evil, defenders of life, protectors of rights, and friends of the people.”
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The duties of the Chief of Police include, but are not limited to:
- Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and administer all department operations and personnel.
- Plan and oversee police services and department operations.
- Lead organizational development and strategic planning.
- Manage department personnel and implement effective policing strategies.
- Ensure the delivery of public services, community protection, and law enforcement services within the City.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with the community.
- Perform duties under the direction of the Mayor and Common Council.
- Work with the Police Commission on hiring, promotions, and significant disciplinary matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Ten years of law enforcement experience, including three years in a leadership capacity, is preferred. A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
- Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board certification, or eligibility for certification, is required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Hiring Salary- $135,201
Excellent Benefits Package
- Competitive health and dental insurance programs with WRS contributions
- Free access to Employee Health Clinic provided by ThedaCare at Work
- Generous sick and vacation program with 5-week level of vacation granted upon hire
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a complete application, cover letter, and resume to be considered. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will not be considered.
Please Review The Following Instructions Carefully
- Complete the entire application accurately and truthfully. Misrepresentations, falsifications, or deliberate omissions may result in non-selection.
- Submit your application and required attachments through the online application process.
- Ensure all required documents are attached before submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Selection Process
- Interview Day: December 8, 2026
- Police Commission Interview: December 14, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Learn More About The City Of Neenah
Get to know our community and the services we provide:
- City of Neenah Video
- City of Neenah Community and Services Video
The City of Neenah offers the following benefits to employees classified as Full-Time or Permanent Part-Time working 30 hours or more per week.
Employee Health Clinic
Benefit eligible employees (Those working 30 or more hours per week) have access to the City's employee clinic free of charge.
Dependents up to age 26 who are on the City's health plan may also use the employee clinic at no cost. Those dependents not on the City's health plan may access the clinic but are required to pay a $40 co-pay.
Medical
The City offers medical insurance through UMR. To better understand the network, you can visit umr.com and search for UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network.
Wellness Benefit
Covered employees and spouses who participate in their annual wellness screening receive up to $400 annually into a Health Reimbursement Account on a pre-tax basis. This benefit can be used for medical expenses such as deductibles and co-pays.
Flexible Spending Account Plan
Eligible employees may elect to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) plan. The FSA plan allows employees to have payroll deducted pre-tax and kept in an account that the employee may use for certain medical, dental, or vision costs not covered by insurance, or for dependent care, or for independent health premiums.
Dental
The City uses Delta Dental as it’s dental provider. Employees pay 10% of the overall premium.
This benefit includes a $1500 annual orthodontic allowance for each covered member on the plan.
Vision
The City uses Delta as it’s Vision provider. The Employee pays 100% of this premium.
Ancillary Benefits
The City offers ancillary benefits to offset health care costs. These benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
Each of the available benefits offer an additional wellness benefit.
Income Continuation Insurance
As a WRS eligible employee, we participate in Income Continuation Insurance through the State of Wisconsin. Employees who are disabled due to a personal medical event may receive monetary benefits similar to a short-term disability program. Some provisions apply.
Life Insurance
The City provides WRS eligible employees with basic life insurance in the amount of one times an employee’s annual salary at no cost to them.
Employees may elect additional coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Rates are based on age and salary as determined by the carrier.
Wisconsin Retirement System
The City of Neenah participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System. All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The City of Neenah pays the employer portion, and each eligible employee is responsible for the employee portion.
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Neenah has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This service is offered at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-free until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option. The City does not contribute to these plans.
Time Away from Work
The City of Neenah offers several paid time off benefits to include: vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, funeral leave and jury duty leave.
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Please detail your community service (volunteer) experience for the past 2 years in the following format: Organization name, your role, number of hours in past 2 years.
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Please detail the leadership training you have attended over the past 5 years.
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If you are selected to move forward in the process, are you available on December 8th and December 14th?
