Police Officer
Columbus Police Dept
Agency City
Columbus
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
Seeking lateral entry candidates who can start at higher wage and benefits as well as those who have been thru a Wisconsin police academy. Immediate hire possible for right candidate. Officers have their own 1:1 assigned squads. In process of designing brand new public safety building.
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
The City of Columbus is a community of 5,500 people, about 20 minutes north of Madison, in Columbia County. This vacancy is for a uniformed patrol officer, responding to calls for service, traffic enforcement, investigations, arrests, reports, community relations, and other associated duties of a police officer.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
This posting is for lateral transfer/hire candidate (with sworn experience) or those who have been thru a State of Wisconsin recruit academy only at this time. Those candidates can be started higher on the wage and benefit scale. Immediate hire possible for the right candidate.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
- 3 additional personal holidays
- 1:1 assigned squad program. You have your own squad and do not share..
- Take home squads possible in late 2026 for those who meet requirements.
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
- Previous experience
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age20
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
- Psychological Examination
- Residency Required
- Vision Examination
- Residency within 30 mile radius of city within 18 months of employment
- Assigned 1:1 squads. No sharing.
- Take home squads approved for late 2026 for those who meet restrictions.
- Currently planning new Public Safety Building anticipated opening in 2028.
- Complete and submit essay questions on DJLE330 with application.
Contact Information:
105 N. Dickason Blvd
Columbus, WI 53925-1517
United States