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Policing in partnership with our community - join our team by becoming an officer and make a difference!
Starting salary from $54,421 annually, with a raise after six months to $60,512.
Some of the other benefits are:
- Health insurance coverage through five different options (some of these programs are at no cost to the employee)
- Thirty-seven and one-half (37-1/2) hour work week
- Pension covered through the Wisconsin Retirement System; contributions made by employer and employee
- Educational incentive pay plan after forty-two (42) months of continuous service
- Wage, life, and disability insurance plans
- Labor Contracts and Employee Handbooks
October 14, 2019 1:54 PM
The deadline to apply for a police officer position in our Department is fast approaching! October 21st is when all paperwork must be submitted by for our 2020 academy class. We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds who have a desire to build relationships within our community, … [read more]
October 1, 2019 12:14 PM
The Madison Police Department is looking for passionate, dynamic problem-solvers committed to serving the Madison community with integrity, empathy and pride. We can give you the tools, we can provide you the training, but it all starts with the people we hire... … [read more]
September 26, 2019 8:37 AM
The Madison Police Department is looking for passionate, dynamic problem-solvers committed to serving the Madison community with integrity, empathy and pride. The application period ends Oct. 21, 2019. Check out our website for more information: https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/jointeam/ … [read more]

Jennifer Krueger Favour
Captain of Training
Find your BLUE calling at the MPD Training Center: It all starts with the people we hire!