There are many opportunities available to officers at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. Officers have the opportunity to work on crime prevention and community policing projects. Promotional opportunities exist, as the department has four Sergeant positions, and a Lieutenant and Captain position. Officers also have the opportunity to work on bike patrol, marine patrol, and other specialized assignments.

Salary & Benefits

· 2008 wages $20.85 to $23.54 per hour.

· 2009 wages $21.53 to $24.31 per hour.
· 2010 (last year of current contract) wages $22.23 to $25.10 per hour.
· Paid Wisconsin retirement.
· Health, Life, and Dental insurance.
· Employee Assistance program.
· Liberal vacation plan including 2 personal days per year, comp-time program, wellness days, and sick time.
· All uniforms & equipment furnished.
· Annual uniform maintenance allowance.
· Longevity pay, overtime pay, shift differential pay, step-up pay, court cancellation pay, and holiday pay.
· Work schedule of 6 days on, 3 days off.
· TraCS system(computerized citation/traffic accident software program) to make paperwork faster and easier for officers.
· Tasers and rifles provided for officers.
· New police station/municipal center (new in August 2006).
· Opportunity to live and work in Door County, WI. Door County is a nationally-known tourist destination with many state and county parks, beaches, islands, and other recreational opportunities.