Police Officer
Verona Police Dept
Agency City
Verona
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Are you looking for a department where you can grow professionally and serve under supportive, servant-style leadership? Look no further — the Verona Police Department is now hiring! We are accepting applications for Patrol Officer positions within our uniformed patrol division. This recruitment is open to individuals with no prior law enforcement experience who are interested in beginning a meaningful career in policing. Experienced law enforcement officers currently serving in a similar capacity at another agency may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume directly to police@veronawi.gov.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and investigations containing criminal matters. The department is a comprehensive, 24-hour police agency that embraces community-oriented policing and neighborhood problem-solving. Specialized roles within the department include, but are not limited to, the K9 unit, drone program, bike patrol (including eBikes), firearms instructor, evidence technician, detective, emergency vehicle operations instructor, defense and arrest tactics instructor, field training officer, community service officer, and school resource officer.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
We offer an accelerated hiring process for experienced officers! Our competitive salary and benefits package includes flexibility for the Chief to assign a starting step based on the officer's prior experience: one (1) year, three (3) years, five (5) years, or seven (7) years of seniority. Qualified lateral transfers may also receive up to two weeks of sick leave, depending on their years of experience.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Interest-Free Loan Program for authorized off-duty equipment purchases
- Educational Incentives recently increased - See description under Additional Education Information
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
- 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
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE: Assessment Day: October 15, 2025* *Assessment Day will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, unless there is a greater number of qualified applicants that requires two assessment days, in which case the second day will be 10/16
- Candidates must successfully complete assessment day (two hour time committment on above date) to be considered further.
- Police and Fire Commission (PFC) Interviews: October 30, 2025; Interviews will be in the evening and will be scheduled individually with each candidate. Candidates must successfully complete this interview and be certified by the PFC to advance.
- Anticipated Hire Date: December 29, 2025 or January 5, 2026. This anticipated hire date is for candidates who have not yet been certified.
- One to two weeks of orientation training would begin on December 29 or January 5, followed by a paid sponsorship for the Police Academy, which begins January 12, 2026. Candidates who are already certified LE officers may begin employment sooner.
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
111 Lincoln St
Verona, WI 53593-1520
United States