Patrol Officer 2026-5

Baraboo Music; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Wisconsin retirement fund

Deferred compensation

Vacation

Job summary

The Baraboo Police Department is seeking certified candidates to join our team as a Patrol Officer. We emphasize a community oriented approach—protecting and serving residents while collaborating with community members to address problems.

Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, a Wisconsin retirement fund, and a clothing allowance. Lateral opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of or current enrollment in a WI LESB approved academy is REQUIRED.
• Be a United States Citizen.
• Be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submission.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have no felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
• 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.

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.

Education

WI LESB approved academy (required)

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Associates/Bachelors or 60 credits

Job description

• Be a United States Citizen

General Purpose

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 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. All officers are equipped with body-worn cameras and we offer AI report writing assistance.

We have one vacancy and will be establishing an eligibility list for any future vacancies.

SALARY

$35.06 - $39.70 for 2026, 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

LATERAL OPPORTUNITIES AVALIABLE

Inquire about our lateral opportunities, including pay and PTO negotiation opportunities

Benefits

• Paid holidays - 11
• Vacation & sick leave
• Longevity pay
• Fitness on duty encouraged
• Clothing allowance
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance
• Wisconsin retirement fund
• Deferred compensation

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

Qualifications

• Completion of or current enrollment in a WI LESB approved academy is REQUIRED
• Be a United States Citizen
• Be at least 20 1/2 years of age at the time of application submission
• Have a valid drivers license
• Have no felony or domestic abuse related convictions
• 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

Supplemental

• Oral interviews
• Psychological profile
• Medical examination
• Vision examination
• Drug screening
• Background investigation
• Residency within 35 miles required (within one year)

**THE CITY OF BARABOO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

Wisconsin retirement fund; Health Insurance; Life Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; Accident Insurance; Income Continuation Insurance; Sick leave; Paid holidays -11; Clothing allowance; Longevity pay; Deferred compensation; Vacation