Police Officer

Monona, WI
Monona Police Department

Salary: $36.56 – $41.40 Hourly

Closing Date: 5/23/2025

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts routine preventive patrol in designated areas of the City; patrols residential/business areas for detection of violators; initiates contacts with both business operators and residents; maintains an open line of communication within the community;
  • Responds to calls for police service;
  • Provides information and/or assistance to the public (this is a community service-oriented community)
  • Investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, conducts driver intoxication investigations, conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations, performs surveillance, conducts follow-up investigations;
  • Enforces Federal, State and local laws;
  • Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required;
  • Testifies in criminal and civil court proceedings; gives depositions.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age;
  • Must be a citizen of the United States;
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
  • Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license (or the ability to obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license if one is not held), along with a good driving record;
  • Must have no felony convictions (unless pardoned);
  • Must have no domestic abuse convictions;
  • Must have the ability to speak and understand the English language;
  • Must be in good physical condition;
  • Must have vision correctable to 20/20;
  • Must have 60 college credits or the ability to obtain 60 credits within 4 years of hire.
  • Must be a current certified Wisconsin police officer or a Wisconsin police academy graduate within the last year.