Patrol Officer

Join the Verona Police Department – Now Hiring Patrol Officers

Make a difference every day, supported by leadership committed to serving you and the community! The Verona Police Department is now hiring! We are accepting applications for Patrol Officer positions within our uniformed patrol division. This recruitment is open to individuals with no prior law enforcement experience who are interested in beginning a meaningful career in policing. Experienced law enforcement officers currently serving in a similar capacity at another agency may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume directly to police@veronawi.gov.

As part of our Field Operations team, Patrol Officers are responsible for:

• Preventative patrol
• Traffic enforcement
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Conducting criminal investigations

2026 Salary Range: $60,993.21– $91,944.59, based on qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Important Dates to Note:
Assessment Day – Friday, October 23, 2026
PFC Interview – Thursday, October 29, 2026

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/veronawi/jobs/5486116/patrol-officer

For questions, contact Business Office Manager Nilles at (608) 845-0924.
We strongly encourage women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Start your career—or continue it—with a department committed to your growth, values, and community service.

Job Duties and Opportunities
Preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and investigations containing criminal matters. The department is a comprehensive, 24-hour police agency that embraces community-oriented policing and neighborhood problem-solving. Specialized roles within the department include, but are not limited to, the K9 unit, drone program, bike patrol (including eBikes), firearms instructor, evidence technician, detective, emergency vehicle operations instructor, defense and arrest tactics instructor, field training officer, community service officer, and school resource officer.

Qualifications
Qualifications to Apply: Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a high school graduate or equivalent. Applicants must hold a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, have binocular vision correctable to 20/20, and have no color blindness. Candidates should have no criminal history that is significantly related to the duties of a police officer and must be in good physical and mental health, with a weight that is reasonably proportionate to height. A minimum of 20 fully accredited college credits is required in order to be considered. Additionally, candidates must complete 60 fully accredited college credits within five years of hire. Applicants should also possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential law enforcement duties, operate standard police equipment, execute police use-of-force techniques, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information
The selection process includes, but is not limited to; assessment day, strength and agility test, medical examination, character background investigation, psychological examination and drug testing. A probationary period of 18 months is required.

We offer an accelerated hiring process for experienced officers! Our competitive salary and benefits package includes flexibility for the Chief to assign a starting step based on the officer’s prior experience: one (1) year, three (3) years, five (5) years, or seven (7) years of seniority. Qualified lateral transfers may also receive up to two weeks of sick leave, depending on their years of experience.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:

Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Assessment Day: Friday, October 23, 2026*
Top candidates will be invited to complete Assessment Day, which will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026. Assessments for each candidate are two hours and start times will be scheduled individually with each candidate.

*Candidates must successfully complete Assessment Day to advance.

Police and Fire Commission (PFC) Interviews: Thursday, October 29, 2026)**
Interviews will be in the evening and will be scheduled individually with each candidate.
**Candidates must successfully complete this interview and be certified by the PFC to advance.

Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2027
This anticipated hire date is for candidates who have not yet been certified. One week of orientation training would begin prior to a paid sponsorship for the Police Academy, which begins January 11, 2027.

NOTE: Candidates who are already certified law enforcement officers may begin employment prior to January 4, 2027. Lateral transfers can begin a career with Verona PD at salaries equivalent to 1, 3, 5, and 7 years of experience, plus educational incentives. Officers hired as a lateral transfer are entitled to prorated vacation and sick leave upon hire.

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