Police Officer
Cottage Grove Police Dept
Agency City
Cottage Grove
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
The Village of Cottage Grove population is about 9,345 and located in the east central part of Dane County. Cottage Grove serves as the gateway between the Madison metro area and the I-94 Madison/Milwaukee corridor. The Village is home to beautiful parks, top schools, various commercial and business complexes, and diverse residential settings. The Cottage Grove Police Department is led by Chief Mark W. Garry II and is currently allocated a sword staff of twenty-one full-time officers, two full-time support staff, and 2 volunteer chaplains. Come join our team as we grow with the community.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Preventive and Directed patrol enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws; Obtain, verify, and report on information; Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; Ability to perform the physical functions of a police officer in a community-oriented environment.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Lateral tranfers are addressed by the current CBA to be eligible for accelerated pay and vacation.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- Personal Days (4)
- EAP Program
- 8.0-hour work shift; 6 day on, 3 days off
- Sick leave one day per month for a total of 180 days
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
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age21
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Vision Examination
- Written Exam
- If you are interested in a career with the Cottage Grove Police Department, submit a letter of interest, resume, and apply online at https://www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/Jobs Direct any questions to
- Asst. Administrator/Human Resource Manager Inga Cushman via email (icushman@villageofcottagegrove.gov) or in person at Cottage Grove Village Hall, 221 E. Cottage Grove Rd. Cottage Grove, WI 53527.
- Note: Process may include – Written exam; Physical agility exam; Oral interviews; Medical exam; Drug exam; Psychological profile; Background investigation. Agency reserves the right to utilize some and/or all of the aforementioned processes during the
- selection of eligible candidates.
- Written/Physical Fitness Exam - October 3, 2025 at 3pm; Interview with Police Department Staff - October 23, 2025, at 2pm; Interview with Police Commission - Week of November 3, 2025 exact date/times TBD
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
221 E. Cottage Grove Rd.
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
United States