Patrol Officer – Community-Driven Policing & 12-Hour Shifts

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

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.