Patrol Officer

Employment Opportunity

 

Police Officer

Sauk Prairie Police Dept


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.  The DJ-LE-330 application is downloadable at the bottom of this page.   Application and Resume may be mailed to the Agency, dropped off in person, or sent in PDF format via Email to davidg@saukprairiepd.com.

Application deadline is March 25, 2026 at 4pm.

 

Applications are now being accepted to:
Fill vacancy
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening:
Full-Time
 

Responsibilities:

 

Preventive and directed patrol; Enforcement of federal, state and city laws; Obtain, verify & report information which provides the basis for making arrests; Enforcement of traffic laws & investigation of traffic accidents; Perform the physical functions of police officer. Minimum and Maximum pay rate shown below are for current year 2026. There are step increases in between the minimum and maximum as spelled out by the union contract over an 18 month probationary period. There is a 5 percent pay increase in 2027 per union contract.  Union contract available upon request.

 

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 full hourly wage and vacation benefits based on full time prior law enforcement experience. Vacation for lateral members will be awarded in relation to the union contract years of service vacation scale. Vacation time is awarded at hire but cannot be utilized during Field Training. Questions or further details on the lateral program can be directed to Chief Josh Sherman at: joshs@saukprairiepd.com

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$36.34 per hour

 

Salary Maximum
$39.71  per hour

 

Dependent on Qualifications
 
There is a sign on bonus of $2,000 paid to a new hire in increments. The increments are $600 at start, $600 at successful completion of the Field Training Period, and $800 at successful completion of the 18 month probationary period.
 

Benefits:

  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Longevity Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
  • Number of 9
  • Personal Days

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
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen
  • Vision correctable to 20/20

Education Requirements:

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

Notes:

 
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
 
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
 
 
 


DJ-LE-330 Application