The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) offers a wide variety of professional opportunities in the areas of legal services, law enforcement, forensic sciences, school safety, and crime victim support. Careers in finance, human resources, information technology and administrative support are also available at the DOJ. DOJ headquarters is in the heart of Wisconsin’s capital city of Madison. The department also has staff assigned to Milwaukee, Wausau, Appleton, and Eau Claire field offices.
The State of Wisconsin offers competitive benefits and pay. For more information regarding DOJ's fringe benefits, visit the Employee Trust Funds Website.
DOJ is committed to promoting wellbeing for all employees and offers a number of programs to support employee wellness.
Career Opportunities
DOJ fills vacant positions throughout the year. Information about current vacancies is found on the Wisc.Jobs website.
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As an employer, the State of Wisconsin hires only those authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity
DOJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with an equity and inclusion plan dedicated to achieving and maintaining a diverse and talented workforce. We aspire to be as diverse as the population of Wisconsin, because the more we reflect the people, the better equipped we are to understand and serve them. We strive for every employee to be valued, included, and have the opportunity to thrive.
Limited Term Employment
The Department also has opportunities for temporary employment. These temporary positions, referred to as Limited Term Employment (LTE) jobs, are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and may be either full-time or part-time. Typically no benefits are paid, but an LTE job may provide valuable work experience and an opportunity to explore different types of careers at DOJ.