Police Sergeant – Division of Capitol Police

Introduction

Begin or continue your law enforcement career with the Division of Capitol Police! Join a diverse team of law enforcement professionals with a department that places community first by promoting safety, enforcement, and protection!

We are currently looking to fill a First Shift Police Sergeant position. Officers assigned to this shift work Pitman 12-hour rotations (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and Monday through Friday rotations. The sergeant in this role will primarily work Monday through Friday with weekends and holidays off, with a schedule that flexes to meet the operational needs of the shift. This position serves in an on-call supervisory capacity on a rotating basis (approximately once every six weeks).

Located in downtown Madison, The Wisconsin State Capitol Police Department has statewide jurisdiction to serve the approximately 35,000 employees of the State of Wisconsin. The Capitol Police has two distinct bureaus: the Bureau of Patrol Operations and the Bureau of Specialized Services. Each bureau is led by a Police Lieutenant who reports directly to the Captain. Together, Capitol Police officers, detectives, and supporting staff provide safety, security, and police response at 61 state facilities between Madison and Milwaukee.

Capitol Police also assists with major events including Dane County Farmer’s Market, Concerts on the Square, Taste of Madison, Art Fair on the Square, and many others.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity
. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

This position serves as shift commander and is responsible for the supervision of Police Officers and all law enforcement activities that occur during their shift and during times when they are the Staff Duty Officer. The Police Sergeant conducts evaluations and implements disciplinary actions of verbal, written reprimands and recommends suspension or termination of employees for cause. This position arranges schedules, coordinates field operations, maintains liaison with local law enforcement agencies, courts, etc.,

and coordinates criminal investigations. This position is responsible to ensure compliance with statutes, adopted department rules, policies, and the attainment of department objectives by subordinate law enforcement officers.

Starting hourly rate for the Police Sergeant position (schedule/range 81-03) will be $46.59 per hour - $50.76 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Uniforms are paid for by the department.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program - a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their…