Patrol Officer 2026

Patrol Officer

We are a community-based policing agency that is COMMUNITY PROUD. We are looking for individuals to join our team as we provide professional police services to the citizens of Hartford.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• No felony or domestic abuse convictions
• Must possess the ability to perform essential functions of a law enforcement officer

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree, 60 college credits from an accredited institution of higher learning, or college credits from an accredited institution of higher learning and waived credits from Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards totaling 60 credits
• Possession of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board Certification or eligibility for certification may be given preference

Benefits

• Starting rate is $33.03/hour, rising to $40.87/hour (per 2026 contract)
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• A competitive and comprehensive benefit package

To Apply

Submit a Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board application form DJ-LE-330 (with answers to section 6, A-C) and a Waiver Authorizing Disclosure of Information and Releasing Liability which are both accessible on our website at https://ci.hartford.wi.us/217/employment-opportunities. Include a current resume with your application materials. (No mail or phone requests for applications will be accepted.)

Application Materials

• All application materials must be received before noon on Monday, August 17, 2026
• Email completed applications to jzywicki@hartford.wi.gov or mail to HARTFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT, ATTN: CAPTAIN JAMES ZYWICKI, 109 N. MAIN ST., FIRST FLOOR, HARTFORD, WI 53027

Note

• Candidates may be required to complete a written examination, oral interviews, drug testing, an extensive background investigation, and a psychological and medical examination
• The City of Hartford reserves the right to limit the number of candidates during each phase of the testing and screening process

About the Role

The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.