Patrol Sergeant

The Sauk Prairie Police Department serves the Villages of Sauk City and Prairie Du Sac. We are located in a beautiful area along the Wisconsin River between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. We moved into our new Police Station facility in June of 2022. Applicants must submit both an DJ-LE-330 Application and Resume. Application and Resume may be mailed to the Agency, dropped off in person, or sent in PDF format via Email to joshs@saukprairiepd.com.



Full-Time

Salary Minimum
$82,764 yearly 

Salary Maximum
$96,994 yearly 

Position Responsibilities
The sergeant’s position is responsible for assisting the Chief of Police and Police Lieutenant in maintaining law and order within the Villages of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac. Persons in this position are responsible for supervisory duties within the police department as well as assuming general police and administrative functions as needed. The sergeant will actively direct department personnel and resources toward the realization of municipal and department goals and objectives. The Police Sergeant is also expected to perform the duties of all subordinate classifications, including handling calls for service.


Lateral Transfer Program Details
Lateral members will be placed on the seniority schedule based on their date of hire with the Department. Lateral transfers are eligible for vacation benefits based on experience in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement. Vacation time is awarded at hire but cannot be utilized during Field Training.

Benefits
Clothing Allowance, Deferred Compensation, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Longevity Pay, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation, Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Number of Paid Holidays
9

Other Benefits

• 48 hours of paid personal time each year in addition to vacation time

Qualifications

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position
• Ability to possess a firearm
• Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Clear and concise speech
• Driver's license
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
• Good driving record
• Good physical condition
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
• No domestic abuse convictions
• No felony convictions
• Previous experience
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• U.S. citizen
• Vision correctable to 20/20

Other Qualifications

• Minimum of three years full time Law Enforcement experience

Application Deadline
Mon, 02/24/2025 - 12:00

Agency Application
DJ-LE-330, Resume

Link to Application
 DJ-LE-330 Application 

Application Contact

Notes
Background Check, Drug Screening, Medical Examination, Oral Interviews, Psychological Examination

Education Requirements
High school diploma, 60 college credits / Associate's degree

Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)