Patrol Officer Baraboo Police Department Baraboo, WI Posted Date 8/05/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

09/30/26

Salary:

Starting Salary (2026): $35.06 - $39.70/hour Currently in contract talks for 2027 and beyond. Starting salary may be dependent on qualification and experience.

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

Lateral Opportunities Available:

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

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

Sworn:

27

Population:

12,500 Position Details 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 weekend off. We have one vacancy, candidates must apply at the website: /careers/baraboowi Paper applications will not be accepted.

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--(or be eligible for reciprocity through the State of Wisconsin) 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

•Salary 35.06 - 39.70 Hour Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent