| Location | Verona, WI |
| Salary | $60,993.21–$91,944.59 Per Year |
Patrol Officer
Salary
$60,993.21 - $91,944.59 Annually
Location
Verona Police Department, 111 Lincoln St. Verona, WI
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
PD2026-03
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
09/17/2026
Closing Date
10/16/2026 12:00 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 police@veronawi.gov.
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 officers 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: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Assessment Day: October 23, 2026*
Police and Fire Commission (PFC) Interviews: Thursday, October 29, 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: January 4, 2027
This anticipated start date is for candidates who have not yet been certified. One week of orientation training would begin prior to a paid sponsorship for the Police Academy, which begins January 11, 2027.
NOTE: Candidates who are already certified law enforcement officers may begin employment prior to January 4, 2027. Lateral transfers can begin a career with Verona PD at salaries equivalent to 1, 3, 5, and 7 years of experience, plus educational incentives. Officers hired as a lateral transfer are entitled to prorated vacation and sick leave upon hire.
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:
PAID HOLIDAYS: 12 days
EDUCATION INCENTIVE:
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.
01
Have you ever been cited or charged with ANY law violation; including felony, misdemeanor, ordinance, or traffic law violations, other than parking tickets?
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?
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?
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:
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?
12
Do you currently possess a valid Drivers License?
13
Please provide your current Drivers License Number, State of Issuance, and Expiration Date:
14
What year were you first issued a drivers license?
15
In the past 10 years, have you ever had a Drivers license suspended, revoked, or restricted?
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?
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?
20
If no, have you ever used non-prescription illegal drugs, such as opiates, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and/or methamphetamines?
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.)
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?
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 Citys choice at City expense. Additionally, all applicants are required to complete a background investigation. Will you consent to such examinations, tests, and investigations?
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:
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.
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?
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 23, 2026 and a PFC interview on October 29, 2026. I further understand there are not any exceptions that can be made to this requirement.
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.
Required Question
Employer City of Verona
Address 111 Lincoln Street
Verona, Wisconsin, 53593
Phone (608) 845-0965
Website www.veronawi.gov