State Patrol Sergeant

State Patrol Sergeant (Southeast Region)

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Introduction

Use your leadership skills and law enforcement experience as a State Patrol Sergeant! The Division of State Patrol is seeking talented individuals for a State Patrol Sergeant position. This position is headquartered at the Waukesha Post in the Southeast Region. This position will supervise a work unit in Racine County.

Residency for this position is within 60 miles of Waukesha Post or Racine County.

• 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)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• 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 health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

Note:

You do not need to apply again if you previously applied in October 2025.

State Patrol Sergeants direct and supervise State Patrol Troopers and Inspectors responsible for law enforcement goals and objectives; assist in developing, implementing, and managing short-range and long-range programs; rotate as district duty supervisor by monitoring and directing operational activities; provide public relations liaison duties with the public, other law enforcement agencies, and the media; provide technical expertise relating to traffic law enforcement, policy analysis, short-range and mid-range program planning, program implementation, and program evaluation;

prepare budget issue papers and write research reports; and recommend policy and program improvements.

• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operation.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to traffic law enforcement; knowledge of criminal law
• Knowledge of judicial procedures and practices including theory and method investigatory techniques, extent and limits of statutory arrest and use of force authority.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, techniques, and methods to monitor and evaluate employee performance.
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System/ Incident Command System
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the development and presentation of training materials

This position is in schedule-range (81-03) with a rate up to $54.26 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

A qualified candidate must meet both minimum requirements: