Police Officer
Baraboo Police Dept
Agency City
Baraboo
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Baraboo Police Department is seeking CERTIFIED candidates to join our team as a Patrol Officer. Our department strives to protect and serve our community, 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. Effective 1/1/2026 salary range is $35.06 - $39.70
Reason for Announcement:
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
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Inquire about our lateral opportunities!
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Vision Insurance; Accident Insurance; Income Continuation Insurance
- Fitness training on duty encouraged!
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
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age20
- * Be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submission
Education Requirements:
Have an Associates Degree, OR a Bachelors Degree in any field, OR 60 earned credits from a two or four year college institution
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
- *Residency within 35 miles required
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
101 S. Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
United States