Patrol Officer 2026-3

About the role

The Baraboo Police Department is seeking CERTIFIED candidates to join our team as a Patrol Officer. Our department strives to protect and serve our community, working with community members to address problems.

Responsibilities

• Arcst persons with and without warrants and assist in prosecutions as required
• Investigate complaints assigned and take appropriate actions, as well as conducting any follow up investigations necessary
• Issue appropriate warnings, citations, and summons to violators as guided by departmental policy
• Subdue resisting/violent persons
• Handcuff and transport suspect or prisoners
• MEDIATE civil disputes
• Participate in formal training programs
• Perform other tasks as needed

Requirements

• Completion of or current enrollment in a WI LESB approved academy is REQUIRED
• Be a United States Citizen
• Be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submission
• Have a valid drivers license
• Have no felony or domestic abuse related convictions
• Have a high school diploma or GED/HSED
• Completion of an 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, however, candidates may be eligible for an educational waiver.

Qualifications

• Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities as listed above

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Paid holidays - 11
• Vacation & sick leave
• Longevity pay
• Fitness on duty encouraged
• Clothing allowance
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance
• Wisconsin retirement fund
• Deferred compensation

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

$35.06 - $39.70

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Income Continuation Insurance
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays -11
• Clothing allowance
• Longevity pay
• Deferred compensation

Residency Requirement

The City Of Baraboo Requires That Police Officers Live Within Twenty-five (25) Miles Of City Hall Within One Year Of Hire.

Additional Information

• Are you a United States citizen?
• Are you at least 20 1/2 years of age?
• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED/HSED equivalent?
• Do you have an Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree in any field OR sixty (60) college credits from a college or a technical college educational institution?
• Please Select Your Highest Level Of Education
• Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm?
• Are you currently certified or eligible for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Certification?
• The City Of Baraboo Requires That Police Officers Live Within Twenty-five (25) Miles Of City Hall Within One Year Of Hire. Regarding This Residency Requirement, Please Select The Answer That Best Suits You
• Have you attended a Wisconsin LESB approved police academy, or are you currently enrolled?
• Do you have veterans preference points available?
• Have you ever been terminated from another law enforcement agency?
• Have you ever previously applied for employment with this agency?
• Why have you chosen to apply for this position?
• Discuss things you have done which have contributed to your life experience.

EEO Statement

The City of Baraboo is an equal opportunity employer.