Police Officer
Madison Police Department
Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
We are currently taking applications now for two different academies:
- No Experience - For those without law enforcement experience starting salary as of 12/25/2023: $61,236.
- Lateral - for those who are already working in law enforcement starting salary as of 12/25/2023: $67,745.
Also, an agreement has been reached for additional salary increases effective 12/24/24 of an additional 3%.
Laterals/Accelerated Academy - The Madison Police Department is currently recruiting for an “accelerated” academy exclusively for veteran police officers (i.e., officers with three or more years of continuous and full-time law enforcement experience in patrol).
As a veteran police officer you would attend our accelerated Academy, (taught in-house by MPD Training Staff, non-residential, Monday-Friday, 8a-4p, with full pay and benefits provided) following the academy you would participate in a condensed field training program before moving seamlessly to a position in Patrol Services.
Please visit our website at:
City of Madison Police Department Application
to learn more about our hiring process and to download an application.
The most recent contract can be found here:
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Are you looking a progressive, non-traditional, community policing focused department! We want to recruit applicants who can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. We need individuals who can enforce the law while protecting the constitutional rights of all. Those that apply early could have a tentative job offer as early as July 2024!
Contact our Recruiting Officer Paige Decent about applying! pdecent@cityofmadison.com
or download an application from our website at: https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/jointeam/
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Fully funded pension – the Wisconsin Retirement System ranks #8 in the country and #25 in the world
- Qualified immunity state, Wisconsin recognizes the qualified immunity standard for law enforcement officers
- Our accelerated academy will prepare you to take the State of Wisconsin reciprocity exam
- Education incentive pay
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- 16.5 vacations days a year to start
- Voluntary overtime opportunities are available after the completion of field training
- Rebound Program – Whether injured on or off duty, they will facilitate getting you a medical appointment within 24-48 hours, or into a specialist within 72 hours of diagnosis. This program extends to your immediate family as well.
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Ability to possess a firearm
- Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- No felony convictions
- U.S. citizen
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
- See MPD Web site.
Education Requirements:
• Associate's Degree: 9% ($80,186)
• Bachelor Degree: 18% ($86,806)
• Master Degree: 22% ($89,749)
• This base pay does not include 15 minutes of daily briefing time, shift differential, or other routine overtime.
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
5702 Femrite Drive
Madison, WI 53718
United States