Patrol Officer

Salary: $60,993.21 - $91,944.59 Annually Location : 111 Lincoln St. Verona, WI Job Type: Full-time Job Number: PD2026-01 Department: Police Department Opening Date: 02/18/2026 Closing Date: 3/30/2026 4:30 PM Central Summary of Job Please review the 'Additional Information' section of this job posting for important details about this specific process and key dates to note. 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. NOTE: We offer an accelerated hiring process for experienced law enforcement officers! Applicants currently serving in a similar capacity at another agency may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume directly to These Patrol Officer positions are part of Field Operations and involve duties such as preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, and handling criminal investigations. 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. For applicants with prior experience, 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. Job Duties and Responsibilities Preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and investigations containing criminal matters. 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. IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:Application Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Assessment Day: April 15 or 16, 2026 Assessment Day will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, unless there is a greater number of qualified applicants that requires two days of Assessments, in which case a second day (Thursday, April 16, 2026) will be scheduled as well. 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: Exact date TBD, Week of April 27, 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 Hire Date: July 20 or August 3, 2026 This anticipated hire date is for candidates who have not yet been certified. One to two weeks of orientation training would begin prior to a paid sponsorship for the Police Academy, which begins August 17, 2026. Candidates who are already certified law enforcement officers may begin employment prior to July 20, 2026. Benefits The City of Verona offers a comprehensive benefits package. Below is a summary of the benefits offered. INSURANCES: Health Insurance: The City of Verona participates in the Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Plan. Employees can choose from a variety of health care providers (Dean, Quartz-UW, GHC) that offer the same great uniform benefit package. Each package is highlighted by a zero deductible plan with affordable premiums! Dental Insurance: Employer pays entire cost of Delta Dental group dental insurance plan. Life Insurance: Employer pays cost of basic Wisconsin Group Life Insurance Plan which is equal to your annual earnings. Long Term Disability Insurance: Wisconsin Income Continuation Program. Currently no premium. SICK LEAVE: Earned at 1 day (8hrs) per month. Accrual maximum of 1160 hours (145 working days). VACATION: -Six (6) full months through completion of one (1) year: 48 hours - First day of second year through completion of fifth year: 96 hours - First day of sixth year through completion of ninth year: 144 hours - First day of tenth year through completion of fourteenth year: 192 hours - First day of fifteenth year and over: 240 hours PAID HOLIDAYS: 12 days EDUCATION INCENTIVE: - Ninety-six (96) credits or more earned at an accredited institute of higher learning for which such credits shall be accepted toward a college degree, shall cause the employee to receive incentive pay on their base rate at six percent (6%). - Upon receiving a BA/BS degree, the employee will receive incentive pay on their base rate at eight percent (8%). - Upon receiving a graduate degree, the employee will receive incentive pay on their base rate at ten percent (10%).PENSION: City and Employee each pay contributions for participation in Wisconsin Retirement System. The 2026 rate is 21.9% of gross pay. The City pays 14.7% and the employee pays 7.2%. OTHER: Employees are offered participation in the following at their own expense. Two 457 deferred compensation programs. Annual pre-tax flex spending accounts. Group vision insurance. Additional Wisconsin Group Life Insurance coverage. 01 Have you ever been cited or charged with ANY law violation; including felony, misdemeanor, ordinance, or traffic law violations, other than parking tickets? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question regarding citations or charges, please explain: the date (MM/YYYY), location, charge/violation, and disposition of the case. If you answered "No" to the previous question, indicate "N/A." 03 The Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board requires all law enforcement officers to meet the following criteria:1) Officers must be at least 18 years of age.2) Officers must be a United States citizen.3) Officers must NOT have any felony convictions.4) Officers must NOT have any domestic violence convictions.5) Officers must NOT be prohibited from possessing a firearm.Do you meet these requirements? Yes No 04 Are you currently or have you ever been certified or licensed as a law enforcement or peace officer, either on a full-time or part-time basis? Yes No 05 If yes, please provide the state of issuance: 06 Date originally issued: 07 Expiration date: 08 Current status of law enforcement or peace officer license: Valid - Active Status Valid - Inactive Status Lapsed Surrendered Suspended Revoked 09 Where did you attend basic police recruit training? 10 What were the dates of your attendance of recruit training? (Indicate "From MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY") 11 Have you maintained your continuing education and/or 24 hour annual recertification training? Yes No 12 Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License? Yes No 13 Please provide your current Driver's License Number, State of Issuance, and Expiration Date: 14 What year were you first issued a driver's license? 15 In the past 10 years, have you ever had a Driver's license suspended, revoked, or restricted? Yes No 16 If yes, please indicate the date(s): 17 Have you ever been cited, charged, and/or convicted of operating a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or boat while under the influence of an intoxicant or with a legally prohibited blood alcohol concentration? Yes No 18 If "yes," indicate the dates, county and state of occurrence: 19 Do you currently use non-prescription illegal drugs, such as opiates, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and/or methamphetamines? Yes No 20 If no, have you ever used non-prescription illegal drugs, such as opiates, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and/or methamphetamines? Yes No 21 If you answered "Yes" to either of the previous two questions, please describe your current and/or previous use of non-prescription illegal drugs, including the date (MM/YYYY) of last use. If you answered "No" to both questions above, indicate "N/A." 22 As an adult, have you ever had ANY contact with a police agency? (This includes contacts as a witness, victim, reporting party, cited person, suspect, etc.) Yes No 23 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question regarding having ANY contact with a police agency, please list the following: date (MM/YYYY), location, circumstances, and police agency involved. If you have never had ANY contact with a police agency, indicate "N/A." 24 Do you know of any reason why you would not be able to perform (with reasonable accommodation) any job-related task or function as specified in the job description? Yes No 25 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question regarding a reason(s) you would not be able to perform any job-related task or function, please explain. If you answered "No," indicate "N/A." 26 Prior to final appointment, all applicants tentatively selected for employment are required to submit to the following examinations: vision, hearing, medical, psychological, and drug screen by a physician and psychologist of the City's choice at City expense. Additionally, all applicants are required to complete a background investigation. Will you consent to such examinations, tests, and investigations? Yes No 27 The Verona Police Department requires an applicant for employment as a law enforcment officer to have, at a minimum, 20 (twenty) fully accredited college level credits. Applicants with less than 20 college level credits are not eligible to apply. Please indicate your highest level of education: 20 (twenty) to 59 (fifty-nine) college credits completed (no degree) 60 (sixty) or more college credits completed (no degree) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree 28 Indicate the number of hours of any specialized training or certifications you have received that is related to the work of a police officer, such as radar, intoximeter, interviewing, CPR, AED, Taser (ECDs), bike patrol, etc. Do NOT include general in-service or law enforcement academy training. In addition, please upload an attachment which outlines the above information. Be specific on your attachment: List the date of training, training topic, who the topic was presented by, and the number of hours. 0 to 39 Hours 40 to 119 Hours 120 to 199 Hours 200 to 299 Hours 300 to 399 Hours 400 to 499 Hours 500 or More Hours 29 The Verona Police Department will not be able to consider your response to the previous question regarding specialized training without supplemental documentation which explains your specialized training. If applicable, have you uploaded an attachment to support your answer to the above question? (If you do not have any specialized training, please indicate "N/A.") 30 Have you served in the United States Armed Forces? Yes No 31 If yes, please indicate your dates of service, whether you served active duty and/or reserve, and your current military status: 32 I understand that in order to be considered further as a candidate, I must be available to attend an Assessment Day on October 15 or 16, 2025 and a PFC interview on October 30, 2025. I further understand there aren't any exceptions that can be made to this requirement. Yes No 33 I certify to the best of my knowledge this application is true and complete. I understand that if I am employed, any intentional misrepresentation made as a part of this application may be considered as cause for dismissal. I agree. I disagree. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04