Police Officer Recruitment Process

Sun Prairie Police Department does a continuous application process throughout most of the year. Interested applicants can complete an online application at any time the position is posted, but are encouraged to apply within three months of availability (ex: if anticipating graduation in May, apply in February). The timing of the testing process will depend upon the number of current vacancies, as well as the number of applications that we receive.

Please apply by Sunday September 10, 2017 to test and be considered for the second round of 2017 recruitment. Applications received after this date will be considered for the first round of recruitment in 2018.
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Our next testing process will begin mid-September, 2017, and includes:

·         A candidate orientation and written test (score of 70% or better required).

·         Applicants are then selected based upon: written test score, veteran/ military service, bilingual skills, LESB certifiable status, 60 college credits, completed degree, connection to Sun Prairie, prior law enforcement experience, community involvement/ volunteerism, experience with cultural diversity, and problem solving/ decision-making skills.

·         Those selected will interview with a combined panel of police and fire commission members and sworn officers (interview score of 70% or better required to proceed).

·         Police chief interviews and background investigation.

The Written Exam (Stanard POST test) will be administered at various times of the year.  This is a general-aptitude test involving reading comprehension, basic math skills, grammar, and spelling.  Candidates must score 70% or better on the Written Exam to continue in the process.  Study guides are available for $4.00 during regular business hours of 8am-4:30pm (M-F) at the Sun Prairie Police Records locations (300 East Main Street and 2598 West Main Street).

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