A detailed description of employment currently available with the City of Onalaska is located below:

*Positions are listed by Department on this page. Also, you will need Adobe Reader to download the Applications and other materials.

If needed: Click Icon for Adobe Reader

*You can now enter information directly on to the Application. Please go to the Application Webpage to review this process before starting.

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Assistant Chief - Police Department
*Letter of Instruction, Posting, Job Description, Special Application

*Important to read the Letter of Instruction before proceeding with the application process!

Applications must be sent or delivered to City Hall in a sealed envelope addressed to "President, Onalaska Police and Fire Commission"
by . . . Deadline has been extended indefinitely.

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Crossing Guards - Police Department
Posting, Application

Job to be posted until positions are filled.
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*Please Note: The Onalaska/Holmen Shared Ride Program is always looking for drivers. If interested, please fill out an Application, print and mail to:

Running, Inc.
P.O.Box 192
Viroqua WI 54665
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Equal Opportunity Employer
A Drug Free Workplace


Download Employment Application: To download employment applications click on the applicable .pdf file link below.

Employment Application Select this application if you have never been employed by the City of Onalaska or are responding to a full-time employment position posting.
Re-Employment Application Select this application if you have been employed by the City of Onalaska as a seasonal, limited term employee within the past three years.

Please follow the 5 steps listed below to correctly fill out your Application.


  1. In order to download or open a .pdf file you will need to download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer if it isn't already installed. To download Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the following link:

  2. You can now use your computer to enter text into the application forms. This allows for a quicker and more accurate process of your application. Open the Application, move the cursor to the text areas or check boxes and enter the needed text. Once the Application is completed, print it.

  3. Fill out a separate application for each job unless otherwise directed in the job announcement. If you have not reviewed the job announcement, click on the "Available Positions" button in the Employment Section of this web site. Applications WILL NOT be accepted unless there is a job posting for that position.

  4. Sign the application and enclosures(s).

  5. Return the application in person or by mail to the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 415 Main Street, Onalaska, WI 54650 unless otherwise directed in the announcement.

To contact the Human Resource Department with questions or to obtain an application by phone, call (608)781-9530.