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 be community oriented--protecting and serving our community, while 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. Our officers work 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend off. We have one vacancy and will be establishing an eligibility list for any future vacancies. Union members are currently in contract talks for 2027 and beyond. SPECIALTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL TEAM OPPORTUNITIES *Sauk County Dive Team *Sauk County ERT *Sauk County Critical Incident Negotiators *Sauk County Drug Task Force *Drone unit *E-bicycle unit
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions and 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, including pay and PTO negotiation 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
- 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 a high school diploma or GED/HSED
* An Associates Degree, OR a Bachelors Degree in any field, OR at least 60 earned credits from a two or four year college institution is desired.
* 5-year education deferment available to approved candidates
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- *Residency within 35 miles required (within one year)
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
101 South Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913-2941
United States