Employment Opportunities
Applications available at City Hall at 150 S. Bridge St., Markesan, WI 53946
Phone: (920) 398-3031
To apply
Employment Applications are available at City Hall, if you'd like to stop by and fill one out! You can also email your resume to the City Clerk's office: tharrington@markesanwi.gov
Current Positions Available
Job Posting
02/11/2026
Police Officer
City of Markesan
Markesan Police Department
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The Markesan Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for an open full-time night patrol officer position. We are looking for a community minded officer that is ready to put forward a community policing approach in the Grand Community of Markesan.
Whether you have recently completed your law enforcement training or you are a seasoned officer looking for a change, the Markesan Police Department might be just the place for you!
Markesan is just 15 minutes from Ripon or Waupun and about an hour from the Fox Valley and Madison. We think you will quickly agree, the Grand River Valley area is an awesome, place to work, play and live!
Position Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
Perform police patrol duties, respond to calls for service, assist the public, enforce traffic laws, investigate traffic crashes, conduct investigations, enforce federal, state, and local laws, testify in court proceedings, prepare written reports and other documents as required.
Hourly wage range
$26.25 to $35.00 an hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Clothing Allowance
Deferred Compensation
Dental
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation
Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Number of Paid Holidays: 9.5
Qualifications
Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
Ability to perform essential functions of this position
Ability to possess a firearm
Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Clear and concise speech
Driver's license
Eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification
Good driving record
Good physical condition
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
No domestic abuse convictions
No felony convictions
React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
U.S. citizen
Vision correctable to 20/20
Education Requirements
High school diploma
Associate's degree
Hiring Process
Extensive Background Check
Oral Interviews
Drug Screening
Medical Examination
Please submit DJ-LE-330 and resume to Police Chief Doug Wiorek in-person at the Markesan City Hall, 150 S. Bridge Street, Markesan, WI 53946, by U.S. Mail or via email. Applications are due by Friday, April 10th, 2026 at noon.
Crossing Guards Needed!!!!!
The City of Markesan is in need of one regular and several substitute Crossing Guards for the 2025-2026 school year.
A regular guard will work from approximately 7:30am to 8:10am and 2:50pm to 3:20pm each day school is in session (except early release days). A substitute guard will fill scheduling gaps on an "on-call" basis when a regular guard is unavailable for a shift.
Please consider helping out your community, keeping our children safe, and adding a few dollars to your bank account.
For a paper application or if you need additional information, please contact:
The Markesan Police Department at 920-398-2121
Email dwiorek@markesanwi.gov
or visit us in-person at Markesan PD, 150 S. Bridge Street, Markesan, WI 53946
**Please Note: This is a sensitive hire position as you will be working with children. Applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation.
