Police Officer

About the role

Class Summary Now Hiring: Police Officers – Build Your Career with Us! Are you ready to serve your community, protect others, and grow within a professional and supportive law enforcement agency? We are currently seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to join our team as Police Officers.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area and responds to routine and complex emergency situations;
• Assesses nature of situation and scene;
• Mediates disputes;
• Explains and enforces applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances;
• Conducts preliminary investigations on all crimes/accidents, incidents, and any other criminal law violations;
• Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, and arrested persons to obtain pertinent information concerning accidents/crimes;
• Cleans up and preserves physical evidence;
• Prepares accurate and timely reports including accident, arrest, and various administrative reports;
• Testifies in courtroom proceedings;
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor;
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Must be legally qualified to possess and purchase a firearm;
• Must be able to obtain a Wyoming Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire;
• Must be able to obtain a Wyoming Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Certification, within twelve (12) months of hire;
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen test;
• Must have a valid Wyoming Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire;
• Must be able to drive an emergency vehicle under hazardous and/or emergency conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required;
• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays;
• Subject to be on call as needed (must respond within 20 minutes).

Skills

• Communicating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and the general public;
• Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications;
• Learning local geography including street names, numbering systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks;
• Learning standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system;
• Learning and applying modern police practices and methods;
• Learning and applying department procedures, rules and regulations;
• Learning and applying applicable Federal and State laws, city ordinances, judicial rulings, and laws of arrest;
• Learning safety practices and procedures;
• Learning and applying recordkeeping principles;
• Learning to drive an emergency vehicle under hazardous and/or emergency conditions;
• Learning and applying appropriate offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory;
• Utilizing self-defense tactics;
• Maintaining a neat and professional appearance;
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing;
• Following written and verbal instructions and direction;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

Career Growth: We believe in investing in our officers. Once internal performance and training criteria are met, officers have the opportunity to be promoted to the rank of Master Officer, which comes with increased responsibilities and higher pay $76,217 - $94,494.

Competitive Salary, Retirement Pension, and Benefits Retire with Wyoming State Retirement Pension after 20 years of service at any age State of Wyoming Health Insurance (CIGNA) 11 paid holidays 6 weeks of paid leave per year as a new hire Overtime opportunities No Social Security contribution Take home car program On-duty workout program Ongoing Professional Development Master Officer program Specialty opportunities

For a list of City Benefits click BENEFITS (next to Description) at the top of this page.

Pay

$76,217 - $94,494.

Schedule

No Social Security contribution.

Additional Information

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment subject to extensive background investigation, including polygraph and psychological examination. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen test. The City of Casper utilizes direct deposit for payroll purposes. Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Balancing, stooping, climbing, scaling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, running, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions;
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body;
• Constantly exposed to loud noises, light disturbance, workspace restrictions, dusts, odors, fumes, and chemicals;
• Exposed to exposure and risk in working with hostile, resistant, and unstable persons;
• May be subjected to critical/traumatic events and need to have the ability to quickly move between work spaces and/or facilities.

Driving Requirements

• For driving essential positions, employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.
• A driving record that reflects any of the following criteria is considered unsatisfactory:
• Convicted of three (3) or more moving violations within the previous 36 months (three separate, individual incidents);
• A conviction within the previous 36 months of any of the following: Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol;Leaving the scene of an accident;Fleeing to avoid arrest;Reckless Driving;Homicide or assault by motor vehicle;Driving without auto insurance;Driving on a suspended license;Refusal to take blood/breathalyzer test for suspected DUI or impaired driving.