2025 Police Chief Recruitment

The Village of Wrightstown is a welcoming river community, where education, entrepreneurship, and the outdoors converge. Nestled in the picturesque Greater Green Bay and Fox River Valley, and surrounded by incredible destinations, Wrightstown (population 3,860, area 4.85 square miles) is truly at the heart of it all. The 2025 Village operating budget is $4.7 million supporting 20 employees and operations. This career opportunity is available with the announced retirement of the current chief of police, who has served the village for over 8 years. Reporting directly to the village administrator, the chief of police oversees a departmental budget of $1 million supporting 5 FTE sworn officers, including the chief.

One PT Sworn, a Sworn Salvage Inspector, and a non-sworn clerk. The next chief possesses a strong moral compass and effectively balances liabilities, policies, and safety for all.

Summarized, the ideal candidate has character, competence, and heart to meet the community's needs.

Description:

The Village of Wrightstown seeks an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our next Chief of Police. This sworn management position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the entire operation of the Police Department. The Chief ensures that our community receives prompt and effective emergency and non-emergency police services. Under the direction of the Village Administrator, the Chief of Police is expected to drive innovative problem-solving initiatives and uphold the highest standards of professional leadership.

Please look at the job description for more details about the Village of Wrightstown community, positions, and benefits. The starting salary for this position is $95,000 - $100,000 and is determined by experience and qualifications.

**Applicants should attach a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references.** This position will remain open until filled.

The first review of applications is tentatively scheduled to be on January 12, 2025.

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Send Completed Cover Letter, Resume, Application and Waiver to: 

Village Administrator Travis Coenen
352 High Street
Wrightstown, WI 54180
Email Travis Coenen

Application Materials can be Mailed, E-mailed, or Dropped off at the Village Hall

The Wrightstown Police Department is a rapidly progressing agency that serves a population of 3,308 residents in both Brown and Outagamie County.  Wrightstown is a rapidly growing community, both in residential and business, between Green Bay and Appleton, WI.  Located on the Fox River the community provides many amenities that draw people in from all over.  Wrightstown also provides an ideal location for those working in the Green Bay and Appleton area.

The Wrightstown Police Department currently employs a Full-time Police Chief, 4 Full-time Officers, 1-2 Part-time Officers, 1 Salvage Inspector, and an Administrative Police Clerk.  With the anticipated rapid growth of the community, the Village anticipates hiring more police positions, both Full-time and Part-time in the next few years to create 24 hour police coverage.  This is a great time to be a part of this growing team and part of a growing community.  The Wrightstown Police Department employs modern day policing techniques and equipment to effectively provide for the safety and well-being for the residents of the Village of Wrightstown.

The Wrightstown Police Department has obtained Core Standards Verification from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG).

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