Patrol Officer 2026-5

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 * 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*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 * 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