Capitol Police Officer – Division of Capitol Police

Overview

The Wisconsin State Capitol Police Department is seeking professional, service-driven law enforcement officers to serve as Capitol Police Officers in a unique statewide public safety mission. This position will be based in Madison, WI.
Experienced, certified law enforcement officers are encouraged to apply. This role values professionalism, sound judgment, leadership, and meaningful public service in complex, high-visibility environments. Compensation for experienced officers will be commensurate with years of certified law enforcement experience.

The Wisconsin State Capitol Police is a statewide law enforcement agency responsible for providing police and security services in support of all three branches of Wisconsin state government — Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
. This includes protective services for elected officials, security for the Wisconsin State Capitol and other state facilities, and protection of visiting dignitaries, state employees, and the public.

Workplace culture is important. We treat our staff with dignity and respect, and we prioritize and teach leadership at every level. We invest in training and encourage all officers to attend ongoing professional development training that aligns with their interests and responsibilities beyond just the required in-services. Our executive leadership team has an open-door policy where your ideas can be heard without the bottlenecks many large agencies experience.

State Capitol Police offers many opportunities beyond just routine patrol work. We specialize in infrastructure security, dignitary protection, special events and civil protests, and we are leaders in statewide air operations. You will have the opportunity to contribute to your experiences in new ways, learn new things, accept new challenges, and work with a team of like-minded professionals.

State Capitol Police is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). DOA strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration provides direct services to state agency customers and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Adaptability, Collaboration, Equity, Integrity, Stewardship, and Service Excellence are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

At Wisconsin State Capitol Police, officers perform a full range of law enforcement and security duties at Department of Administration owned and leased facilities while serving the citizens of the State of Wisconsin. Officers are responsible for maintaining safety, security, and order in high-profile government environments through proactive patrol, enforcement, and professional engagement with the public.

Duties include conducting patrols, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, enforcing parking statutes, responding to emergencies, providing first aid, preserving and documenting evidence, and preparing reports consistent with professional law enforcement standards.

Starting hourly rate for the Police Officer position (schedule/range 36-63) will be $30.47 per hour for those with less than a year of experience, and up to $44.13 per hour for those with 7+ years of qualifying law enforcement experience. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 24-month probationary period is required.

Candidates who are new to state service or who have not held any permanent position with the state within the last five years and are willing to commit to working at the Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Police, for at least one year may be eligible…