Patrol Officer
About the Department
The Douglas Police Department operates under a Servant Leadership philosophy and is a proud team with an average of over 8 years of experience among patrol officers. We value input for policing and community enhancements, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a positive impact.
Douglas, recognized as the Jackalope Capital of the world, is located in east central Wyoming in Converse County. With a population of 6,120, Douglas is rated the seventh safest city in Wyoming, while the state itself is the ninth safest and has one of the lowest overall tax rates. Law enforcement is a supported and integral part of the community.
The city offers an excellent K-12 school system and a campus of Eastern Wyoming College. Situated beside the North Platte River and near the Medicine Bow National Forest and Glendo Reservoir, Douglas provides abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. An international airport is located one hour away in Casper, with direct flights to Denver, CO, and Salt Lake City, UT.
Responsibilities
- Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.
- Perform work requiring good physical condition.
- React effectively to emergency and stress situations.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Use and care for firearms and other standard police equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle.
- Apply modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Enforce local, state, and federal laws.
- Ensure traffic safety, manage pursuits, arrests, detentions, and provide emergency medical assistance.
Requirements
- Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification, or the ability to obtain it.
- Uncertified candidates will be compensated during their attendance at Peace Officer Basic training.