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Police Officer

Baraboo Police Dept

Agency City
Baraboo
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position 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 suspects 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:

Salary Minimum
$35.06
-
Salary Maximum
$39.70
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Other Benefits
  • Vision insurance; accident insurance; Income continuation insurance
  • Fitness training on duty is available and encouraged!
Number of Paid Holidays
11

Qualifications:

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 Age
    20
Other Qualifications
  • Be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submission

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma
60 college credits / Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Information
*Have a high school diploma or GED/HSED
*5 year education deferment available to approved candidates

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Physical Fitness/Agility Screening
  • Psychological Examination
  • Residency Required
  • Vision Examination
Other Notes
  • *Residency of 35 miles of the City of Baraboo is required within one year of employment
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Matt Gilbert
Application Contact Title
Sergeant
Application Contact Agency
Baraboo Police Department
Application Contact Address

101 S. Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913-2941
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 355-2720
Email
Application Contact Email
mgilbert@baraboowi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

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