Description

The Madison Police Department is nationally recognized for innovation and leadership. The Department is in the forefront of trust-based community policing, problem solving and quality improvement. We are looking for passionate, dynamic problem-solvers committed to serving the our community with integrity, empathy, and pride. We want officers that are critical thinkers, enjoy problem-solving, and reflect the diversity of our community.

The profile of a “typical” candidate hired by MPD is someone who has at least an associate’s degree (60 college credits) and most have a bachelor’s degree. Age range is from 22-45, but we have no upper age limit.

We can give officers tools and training, but it all starts with the people we hire. Are you ready to be the change in the community? Be the change YOU want to see!

Requirements

Laterals/Accelerated Academy - The Madison Police Department is currently recruiting for an "accelerated" academy exclusively for veteran police officers (i.e., officers with three or more years of continuous and full-time law enforcement experience in patrol).

As a veteran police officer you would attend our accelerated Academy, (taught in-house by MPD Training Staff, non-residential, Monday-Friday, 8a-4p, with full pay and benefits provided) following the academy you would participate in a condensed field training program before moving seamlessly to a position in Patrol Services.

The current starting salary as of May, 2022 is $62,782. Please visit our website to learn more about our hiring process and to download an application.

• Fully funded pension - the Wisconsin Retirement System ranks #8 in the country and #25 in the world
• Qualified immunity state, Wisconsin recognizes the qualified immunity standard for law enforcement officers
• Our accelerated academy will prepare you to take the State of Wisconsin reciprocity exam
• Education incentive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• City funded annual uniform allowance
• 16.5 vacations days a year to start
• Voluntary overtime opportunities are available after the completion of field training
• Rebound Program - Whether injured on or off duty, they will facilitate getting you a medical appointment within 24-48 hours, or into a specialist within 72 hours of diagnosis. This program extends to your immediate family as well.
• Our most recent Union Contact can be found here.