Location: Madison,WI, USA
Position Summary
The Capitol Police Officer position performs all security and law enforcement functions on the assigned shift at DOA owned and leased facilities. This position provides law enforcement services to the citizens of the State of Wisconsin. This position determines appropriate law enforcement actions to be taken; applying and interpreting State of Wisconsin and Federal statutes; working with people from diverse backgrounds; recording and preserving evidence, enforcing parking statutes; providing first aid including CPR, and conducting beat patrols.
Salary Information
Starting hourly rate for the Police Officer position (schedule/range 36-63) will be $29.58 per hour - $42.84 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Positions filled as a bilingual officer (Spanish/English) may be eligible for an up to $1.00 per hour bilingual add-on. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 24-month probationary period is required.
Candidates who are new to state service or who have not held any permanent position with the state within the last five years and are willing to commit to working at the Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Police, for at least one year may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,000!
Job Details
Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a good driving record. The selected candidate must successfully pass a drug screening, psychological evaluation, medical examination, vision screening, and fitness exam. This position requires ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, days, nights or swing shifts. Must also have the ability to be on call. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to selection. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form. DOA does not sponsor work visas.
These Capitol Police Officer positions may also be filled as a bilingual police officer. If you are bilingual in Spanish and English, be sure to click the Add Language Skills button in the Qualifications>Profile Information step of the application process and indicate your Spanish speaking proficiency level. Those who are selected to fill a bilingual officer position will be tested on their ability to communicate in Spanish and English prior to appointment.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will currently be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB), or eligible for certification within 30 days of application, or currently enrolled in a 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy. Further information on law enforcement certification and standards may be found here.
Certification as a jail or correctional officer by the Law Enforcement Standards Board does NOT qualify.
In addition, a qualified applicant for a bilingual officer position will have the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish in addition to English.
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click Apply for Job to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click Apply for Job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. If you are a certified law enforcement officer, upload a copy of your LESB certification to your Wisc.Jobs account under supporting documentation, as a license/certification. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply!
If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.
Questions can be directed to Nathan Draeger at ...@wisconsin.gov or 608-###-####.
Deadline to Apply
The first application review deadline is 11:59pm on October 29, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis until the needs of the department are met.