Part Time Police Officers

The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking experienced and qualified individuals to serve and protect the WSFP, its employees and patrons as Police Officers within the Police & Public Safety Department of WSFP. Our authorized staff consists of various sworn officers and also has a number of specialized units that include Mounted, Bicycle, Dignitary Protection and Major Incident Response Team (MIRT). These specialized units enhance and support our Uniform Patrol Division during the Wisconsin State Fair and other year‑round events.

Limited Term Employment working part‑time as needed and scheduled, including work on weekends and evenings. 28.00 per hour.

This position is open to all qualified State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.

Knowledge of department operations, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they are associated with this position.

Knowledge of provisions, procedures, sources and elements of WSFP Administrative Code and State and Federal law related to duties and responsibilities.

Ability and skill to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, in a clear manner using appropriate grammar and spelling.

Ability to run, climb, grab, pull, lift, bend and exert oneself in a spontaneous or normal situation and function for extended periods of time without breaks or requiring special needs.

Ability and skill to operate a motor vehicle under normal and adverse conditions while maintaining the ability to communicate and activate the equipment in the vehicle.

Ability to read and comprehend legal and non‑legal material written in English.

Must be a citizen of the United States of America.

Must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin as defined in § 6.10(1) at the time of application and throughout employment with WSFP.

Education: At the time of application, the applicant must meet the following requirements: completion of a minimum of 60 college credits from a university, college or technical college.

Must currently hold and maintain eligibility for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.

No felony or domestic violence convictions at the time of application.

Must serve a probationary period of one year.

Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive police criminal background check, drug screening, medical examination and psychological screening if not previously completed with a surrounding State of Wisconsin law enforcement agency.

You will also be required to upload the following documents to be considered for the role:

Police Officer Application (click link to download and fill out to attach when applying)

Police Officer Application Supplement (click link to download and fill out to attach when applying)

Application materials will be reviewed on a first‑come, first‑serve basis and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year‑round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. The Wisconsin State Fair welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park.