Welcome to Mt. Horeb Police Department

Police Officer Recruitment

General Information

The Mount Horeb Police Department seeks to recruit individuals who will internalize our values of S.E.R.V.I.C.E.in every aspect of the position. It is important to understand our role and demonstrate sacrifice, engaged, respect, vision, integrity, community, and equality in every aspect of our work to be partners with the community. The ideal candidate would have a diverse background with leadership and law enforcement experience. 

Position: Police Officer

Applications are now being accepted for the position of full-time Police Officer for the Village of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. This process will be used to fill a vacancy. There is also a possibility of a lateral transfer option.  Full-Time Starting wage is $33.51 per hour (through December 2025) and $34.85 per hour (January 2026), with a jump to $38.14 after probation (not including education rate bump). This position includes a comprehensive benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two-year associate degree or 60 college credits from an accredited Wisconsin vocational or technical school, or an equivalent accredited institution from another state
• Good physical condition and moral character
• No felony or domestic violence convictions
• U.S. citizenship
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• Certification or eligibility for certification with the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Board      is preferred

Apply by: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Applications should be submitted to the Mount Horeb Police Department: 

Attention Lieutenant Josh Jarvis via email, jjarvis@mhpd.org.  

Application is a standard DJLE 330 application along with a resume. 

The Village of Mount Horeb is an Equal Opportunity Employer.