Police Officer
Madison Police Department
Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Sign On Bonuses for those hired for the May, 2023 academies of $2,000-$4,000!
We are currently taking applications now for two different academies:
- No Experience - For those without law enforcement experience, our full academy is scheduled to begin in late May, 2023. Starting salary as of May, 2022 is $56,462.
- Lateral - for those who are already working in law enforcement, we will be offering an accelerated academy scheduled to begin at the end of May, 2023. Starting salary as of May, 2022 is $62,782.
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.
Lateral/accelerated academy applicants - application due date: October 17, 2022.
Applicants with no previous experience - application due date: October 17, 2022.
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:
The Madison Police Department is nationally recognized for its innovation and leadership. The Department is in the forefront of "trust-based" community policing, problem-solving and quality improvement. We are an organization "where individuals CAN and DO make a difference."
The Department wants to attract and retain men and women who reflect the diversity of the community. While Wisconsin Law requires us to accept applications from those over 18 years of age, successful applicants usually have educational and/or life experiences possessed by mature individuals. the profile of a "typical candidate hired by MPD is someone who has at least an associate's degree (60 college credits) and most have a bachelor's degree. Age range is from 22-45, but we have no upper age limit. Previous experience may include work in teach, social work, business, law enforcement, or a variety of other professions. We are by no means a "one size fits all" employer... we value the diversity of all academic, work, and life experience.
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. The Madison Police Department seeks committed individuals who want to work with a multi-cultural citizenry in improving our quality of life.
You may access our application at the following website: www.madisonpolice.com, "Join the Team".
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:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
- Lateral/accelerated due date: August 8, 2022
- With no previous experience due date: October 1, 2022
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
5702 Femrite Drive
Madison, WI 53718
United States