Patrol Officer 2026-3

Patrol Officer 2026-3

Salary

$35.06 - $39.70 Hourly

Location

101 South Blvd., Baraboo, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-3

Department

POLICE

Division

PATROL

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 12:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Purpose

The Baraboo Police Department is seeking CERTIFIED candidates to join our team as a Patrol Officer. Our department strives to protect and serve our community, 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.

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

SALARY

$35.06 - $39.70

LATERAL OPPORTUNITIES AVALIABLE

Inquire about our lateral 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, however, candidates may be eligible for an educational waiver.

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

01

Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 20 1/2 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever been convicted of a felony OR had a domestic abuse related conviction?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a high school diploma or GED/HSED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have an Associates Degree OR a Bachelors Degree in any field OR sixty (60) college credits from a college or a technical college educational institution?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select your highest level of education:

• High school diploma/GED/HSED
• Associates Degree in any field
• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice/Political Science
• Bachelors Degree in any field
• Masters Degree in any field

08

Are you prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you currently certified or eligible for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) Certification?

• Yes, I am currently certified
• No I am not currently certified but I am certifiable within one year of my application submission

10

Have you attended a Wisconsin LESB approved police academy, or are you currently enrolled?

• I have completed a Wisconsin LESB approved police academy
• I am currently enrolled in a Wisconsin LESB approved police academy
• I have not attended a Wisconsin LESB approved police academy and I am not currently enrolled

11

The City of Baraboo requires that police officers live within twenty-five (25) miles of City Hall within one year of hire. Regarding this residency requirement, please select the answer that best suits you:

• I currently meet the residency requirements for City of Baraboo police officers.
• I do not currently meet residency requirements but if offered City employment I am willing to move in order to satisfy these residency requirements.
• I currently do not meet residency requirements and am not willing to move.

12

Do you have veterans preference points available?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been terminated from another law enforcement agency? If yes, please explain. If additional space is needed, please attach a word document to complete your answer.

14

Have you ever previously applied for employment with this agency? If yes, please list the position applied for and the date of application.

15

Why have you chosen to apply for this position? If additional space is needed, please attach a word document to complete your answer.

16

Why do you believe you could relate to and work with people of different races, sexes, cultures, ages, socio-economic groups, and educational levels? If you need additional space, please attach a word document to complete your answer.

17

Discuss things you have done which have contributed to your life experience. Remember to include information regarding volunteer work with civic, school, or professional organizations. Be specific about names and dates. If additional space is needed, please attach a word document to complete your answer.

Required Question

Employer City of Baraboo

Address 101 South Blvd.

Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913

Phone 608-355-2730

Website http://www.cityofbaraboo.com