Patrol Officer

Make a difference every day, supported by leadership committed to serving you and the community! The Verona Police Department is now hiring for our patrol officer position! Patrol officers are assigned to Field Operations, and are responsible for preventative patrol, traffic enforcement, emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and investigations concerning criminal matters. The department is a full service, 24-hour police agency, which embraces community oriented policing and neighborhood problem-solving.  Specialized functions 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.

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.