Recruitment FAQ

When conducting Recruitment processes, whether for a sworn Police Officer position or for a civilian Police Clerk position, applicants have questions.  We understand and firmly believe a hiring process is a two-way street.  The Town of Madison is looking for the best qualified person to fill a position.  An applicant is searching for an employer they want to work for and enjoy going to work.

During a hiring process we receive a number of questions from applicants.  Those questions and answers will be posted on this page from time to time as appropriate.  If your questions are not answered here please contact Chief Scott Gregory at gregorys@town.madison.wi.us or 608-210-7226.

Police Clerk FAQ

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Police Officer FAQ

Question: What ways do you accept applications?

Applications must be received at the Town of Madison Police Department office before the deadline. Applications may be:

• hand delivered
• mailed to arrive before the deadline, or
• faxed before the deadline, with original mailed or delivered to the Police Department to arrive within three working days after the fax was sent.

Exceptions are not granted. Call 608-210-7262 between 8:00 and 4:30 with questions or if there are problems with faxing.  No electronically transmitted application will be accepted. Applications sent as email attachments will not be accepted.  A resume or other document received without a formal application will not be accepted.

Question: What type of written test do you use?

Answer:  Personnel Partners (http://wpp.wi.gov/) will administer the test throughout various sites in Wisconsin.  For more information about the test please go to the above web site or the site listed below.  Applicants will be notified by mail the details about the written test.  Only applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be offered the written test.

http://wpp.wi.gov/section_detail.asp?linkcatid=553&linkid=298&locid=16&sname=Exam%20Ordering

Unless requested otherwise you will be assigned a testing location closest to your home.

Question: How many openings are there?

We have one opening for our September 2011 process; we anticipate creating an eligibility list for unanticipated vacancies.  The PFC will determine the length of the eligibility list.

Question: What are the steps of the process?

Answer: As with most police officer processes there are a number of steps.  Listed below are the steps and the anticipated dates of the current hiring process.  These dates may be updated and changed without notice.

Click here to view information regarding the September 2011 Police Officer Hiring Process.

Question: I was in a previous hiring process with the Town of Madison. I would like to re-apply for the current hiring process. Should I submit an application and take the test again, or is my application on file?

Answer: You must submit a new application packet (include answers to questions A-C and a resume).  You must attend all steps in the hiring process, including the exam if necessary.
 

Question: What is your Physical Agility Test (PAT) like?

Answer:  We do not conduct a physical agility test.  We do conduct a medical physical after a conditional offer of employment is provide.  A medical physical is required by WI Training and Standards rules.

Police Clerk FAQ

Question: What are the hours?

Answer: We have two Police Clerk positions.  One Police Clerk starts at 7:00 am, the other starts at 8:00 am.  Both positions work 8 hours have a ½ hour unpaid lunch.

Question: Are there weekend hours?

Answer: There are no scheduled weekend hours.  There are occasional weekend hours to type in-jail reports.  Occasionally, when a major crime occurs additional hours are required to keep up with the incoming major crime reports and our regular workload.  Overtime is paid after 8 hours or after 40 hours per week.

Question: Where is your office located?

Answer: Our office is located at 2120 Fish Hatchery Road. 

Map of 2120 Fish Hatchery Rd Madison, WI 53713-1253, US

Question: How can I get an application?

Answer: Applications can be downloaded from our website.  The application is in Adobe PDF format.  Click here to download a free Adobe Reader from Adobe's website.  Click here to download the application.  If you have Adobe Reader is should open automatically for you.  You may also call 608-210-7262 and ask for an application to be mailed to you.

Question: How long are you accepting applications?

Answer:  The application deadline is December 7, 2007 at 4:00 pm.  Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Questions: Are there other details are about the position or process available?

Answer: You may click here for details about the November 2007 hiring process for Police Clerk. The position description is available, click here.  You may view the 2006-2008 contract by clicking here.

Question: What ways do you accept applications?

Applications must be received at the Town of Madison Police Department office before the deadline. Applications may be:

• hand delivered
• mailed to arrive before the deadline, or
• faxed before the deadline, with original mailed or delivered to the Police Department to arrive within three working days after the fax was sent.

Exceptions are not granted. Call 608-210-7262 between 8:00 and 4:30 with questions or if there are problems with faxing.  No electronically transmitted application will be accepted. Applications sent as email attachments will not be accepted.  A resume or other document received without a formal application will not be accepted.  We do not keep applications on file for future openings.  We only accept applications during an active recruitment process.