Patrol Officer
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Arrest 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--(or be eligible for reciprocity through the State of Wisconsin)
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submission
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have no felony or domestic abuse related convictions
- Have a high school diploma or GED/HSED
- An Associate's Degree, OR a Bachelor's 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 candidates
Qualifications and Evaluation Process
Supplemental evaluation process includes: oral interviews, psychological profile, medical examination, vision examination, drug screening, and background investigation. Residency within 35 miles required (within one year).
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
Pay
Starting Salary (2026): $35.06 - $39.70/hour. Currently in contract talks for 2027 and beyond. Starting salary may be dependent on qualification and experience.
Specialty Opportunities
Lateral opportunities available, including pay and PTO negotiation opportunities. Specialty multi-jurisdictional team opportunities include: Sauk County Dive Team, Sauk County ERT, Sauk County Critical Incident Negotiators, Sauk County Drug Task Force, Drone unit, and E-bicycle unit.