Patrol Officer

Summary

The Baraboo Police Department is seeking CERTIFIED candidates to join our team as a Patrol Officer. Our department strives to be community oriented--protecting and serving our community, while working with community members to address problems. General police functions, include but are not limited to: protecting life and property, general patrol, criminal law and traffic code enforcement, city ordinance enforcement, and maintaining public peace. Our officers work 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend off.We have one vacancy and will be establishing an eligibility list for any future vacancies.Salary $35.06 - $39.70 for 2026, currently in contract talks for 2027 and beyond.Specialty Multi-Jurisdictional Team Opportunities Sauk County Dive TeamSauk County ERTSauk County Critical Incident NegotiatorsSauk County Drug Task ForceDrone unitE-bicycle unitLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES AVALIABLE Inquire about our lateral opportunities, including pay and PTO negotiation opportunitiesBenefits Paid holidays - 11Vacation & sick leaveLongevity payFitness on duty encouragedClothing allowanceHealth insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insuranceWisconsin retirement fundDeferred compensationResponsibilities Arrest persons with and without warrants and assist in prosecutions as requiredInvestigate complaints assigned and take appropriate actions, as well as conducting any follow up investigations necessaryIssue appropriate warnings, citations, and summons to violators as guided by departmental policySubdue resisting/violent personsHandcuff and transport suspect or prisonersMediate civil disputesParticipate in formal training programsPerform other tasks as neededQualifications Completion of or current enrollment in a WI LESB approved academy is REQUIREDBe a United States CitizenBe at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submissionHave a valid drivers licenseHave no felony or domestic abuse related convictionsHave a high school diploma or GED/HSEDAn Associates Degree, OR a Bachelors Degree in any field, OR at least 60 earned credits from a two or four year college institution is desired.5-year education deferment available to approved candidatesOral interviewsPsychological profileMedical examinationVision examinationDrug screeningBackground investigationResidency within 35 miles required (within one year)THE CITY OF BARABOO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The Baraboo Police Department is seeking CERTIFIED candidates to join our team as a Patrol Officer. Our department strives to be community oriented--protecting and serving our community, while working with community members to address problems. General police functions, include but are not limited to: protecting life and property, general patrol, criminal law and traffic code enforcement, city ordinance enforcement, and maintaining public peace. Our officers work 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend off.We have one vacancy and will be establishing an eligibility list for any future vacancies.Salary $35.06 - $39.70 for 2026, currently in contract talks for 2027 and beyond.Specialty Multi-Jurisdictional Team Opportunities Sauk County Dive TeamSauk County ERTSauk County Critical Incident NegotiatorsSauk County Drug Task ForceDrone unitE-bicycle unitLATERAL OPPORTUNITIES AVALIABLE Inquire about our lateral opportunities, including pay and PTO negotiation opportunitiesBenefits Paid holidays - 11Vacation & sick leaveLongevity payFitness on duty encouragedClothing allowanceHealth insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insuranceWisconsin retirement fundDeferred compensationResponsibilities Arrest persons with and without warrants and assist in prosecutions as requiredInvestigate complaints assigned and take appropriate actions, as well as conducting any follow up investigations necessaryIssue appropriate warnings, citations, and summons to violators as guided by departmental policySubdue resisting/violent personsHandcuff and transport suspect or prisonersMediate civil disputesParticipate in formal training programsPerform other tasks as neededQualifications Completion of or current enrollment in a WI LESB approved academy is REQUIREDBe a United States CitizenBe at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submissionHave a valid drivers licenseHave no felony or domestic abuse related convictionsHave a high school diploma or GED/HSEDAn Associates Degree, OR a Bachelors Degree in any field, OR at least 60 earned credits from a two or four year college institution is desired.5-year education deferment available to approved candidatesOral interviewsPsychological profileMedical examinationVision examinationDrug screeningBackground investigationResidency within 35 miles required (within one year)THE CITY OF BARABOO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER#J-18808-Ljbffr