Police Officer
Shorewood Hills Police Dept
Agency City
Madison
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Currently under contract negotiations, the expected wage as of January 1, 2026, is $31.36 to $39.33 per hour. $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
This is a patrol position and will be responsible for providing a variety of patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities in the interest of maintaining law and order, suppressing crime, and protecting life and property. The work involves the following types of activities: arrest and detention, search and seizure; criminal investigations; evidence collection; patrol operations; traffic and OWI enforcement; traffic accident investigations; use of firearms and weapons; first aid/first responder situations; conflict mediation/civil disorder; crime prevention and community relations; and court functions. The SHPD works with a focus on community policing. Currently under contract negotiations, the expected wage as of January 1, 2026, is $31.36 to $39.33 per hour. The department also operates a Drone Unit and is in the process of developing a K9 Unit, offering additional opportunities for specialized training and assignments. SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,000.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
Experienced Officers may be eligible for advanced placement on pay, sick leave and vacation grids. Field training programs are personalized to the applicant's needs
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Education Incentive Pay
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
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 Age18
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
Contact Information:
810 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
United States