The Wisconsin State Capitol Police provides statewide law enforcement and protective services to 35,000 state employees across more than 300 facilities. Additionally, we provide services for the Governor's Office and Residence, along with the State Legislature, Supreme Court, and the Secretary of State's Office.
Who We Are
At our core, we are people serving people with dignity and respect, while providing competent and compassionate law enforcement efforts. A guiding philosophy of all Capitol Police officers is that a good day is when we do not need to arrest anyone, we do not need to write a ticket, and we are able to help someone.
How We Do It
As an organization, we invest in people before things. We are leaders - not managers - and believe in the concept of teaching leadership at every level. We carry out each of our missions with integrity and take pride in our work and our team.
Our Team
We have a diverse and dedicated team consisting of personnel from different fields and expertise, both sworn and non-sworn.
- Police Officers (Corporals, Sergeants, Detectives, Dignitary Specialists)
- Command Staff (Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain, and Lieutenants)
- Law Enforcement Dispatchers
- Electronic Technicians
- Electronic Securities System Managers
- Office Management Specialist
- Full-time and Limited Term Employees
The Opportunity
- We offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires.* (sworn personnel)
- Pay Range of $30.47 - $44.13 based on a 7-year pay progression.* (sworn personnel)
- Great State of Wisconsin benefits package.
- We have a total of 55 team members with a diverse and accepting family dynamic.
- Pay add-on for qualified Spanish speakers.*
- Specialized Teams & Units: K9 Team, Drone Team, Executive Residence Detail, Court Protection Unit, and a wide variety of engagement opportunities.
- Lateral transfers encouraged to apply!
*See job listing for complete details.
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