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Police Officer

WisDOA State Capitol Police

Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The Capitol Police Officer position performs all security and law enforcement functions on the assigned shift at DOA owned and leased facilities. This position provides law enforcement services to the citizens of the State of Wisconsin. This position determines appropriate law enforcement actions to be taken; applying and interpreting the State of Wisconsin and Federal statutes; working with people from diverse backgrounds; recording and preserving evidence, enforcing parking statutes; providing first aid including CPR, and conducting patrols.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Experienced law enforcement officers are strongly encouraged to apply! You know the job, you love serving the public, but you’re looking for a new challenge, great leadership, and a change from the routine. Let the Wisconsin State Capitol Police be the next chapter in your career. Pay for experienced law enforcement officers will be commensurate with years of certified law enforcement experience.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$30.47
-
Salary Maximum
$44.13
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Candidates who are new to state service or who have not held any may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,000! permanent position with the state within the last five years
  • Positions filled as a bilingual officer (Spanish/English) may be eligible for an up to $1.00 per hour bilingual add-on. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 24-month probationary period is
Number of Paid Holidays
9

Qualifications:

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
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18
Other Qualifications
  • Qualified applicants will currently be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB), or eligible for certification within 30 days of application, or currently enrolled in a 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply!
  • Video Link: https://youtu.be/pt6crTG7P9I?si=FFvHs6nVshQc_tWl
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Mike Harmatys
Application Contact Title
Police Lieutenant
Application Contact Agency
Wisconsin State Capitol Police
Application Contact Address

17 W. Main Street #301
Madison, WI 53703
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 266-8797
Email
Application Contact Email
nathan2.draeger@wisconsin.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application
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