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Madison Police Department

5702 Femrite Drive

Madison, WI 53718

Phone: 608-266-4190

E-mail: dslawek@cityofmadison.com
Website: www.madisonpolice.com

Salary: $43,714 - $63,414

Population: 233,000 

Sworn Officers: 435

Application Deadline: NA

NO PREVIOUS TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

The Madison Police Department is nationally recognized for innovation and leadership. The Department is in the forefront of "trust-based" community policing, problem solving and quality improvement. We are an organization "where individuals CAN and DO make a difference."
 

The Department wants to attract and retain men and women who reflect the diversity of our community. While Wisconsin Law requires us to accept applications from those over 18 years of age, successful applicants usually have educational and/or life experiences possessed by mature individuals. New training classes commonly include a number of individuals who are changing careers. The profile of a “typical” candidate hired by MPD is someone who has at least an associate’s degree (60 college credits) and most have a bachelor’s degree. Age range is from 22-45, but we have no upper age limit. Previous experience may include work in teaching, social work, business, law enforcement or a variety of other professions. We are by no means a “one size fits all” employer . . . we value the diversity of all academic, work and life experience(s).

We want to recruit applicants who can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. We need individuals who can enforce the law while protecting the constitutional rights of all. The Madison Police Department seeks committed individuals who want to work with a multi-cultural citizenry in improving our quality of life.

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