Police Officer

About the role

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. Conducts investigations into witnessed or alleged criminal activity; interviews and takes statements from witnesses, victims, and suspects; collects and processes physical evidence, including submitting evidence for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service in all types of emergency situations, including medical emergencies, civil disputes, criminal complaints, aggressive or violent individuals, etc.
• Patrols assigned area and conducts proactive law enforcement; identifies signs of criminal activities and responds accordingly.
• Performs traffic enforcement duties; conducts traffic stops when violations are observed; issues citations.
• Documents incidents and prepares required reports.
• Aids in the preparation of court documents, including search and arrest warrants.
• Serves arrest warrants, search warrants, and criminal subpoenas; enforces court orders.
• Performs the duties of a Field Training Officer as assigned.
• Serves on special teams and task forces as assigned; serves as a School Resource Officer as assigned; serves as a Detective as assigned.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Knowledge of the City of Gillette.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma or GED.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to obtain a Peace Officer Certification issued by the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.

Skills

• Computer skills.
• Vehicle operation skills.
• Firearm operation skills.
• Radar operation skills.
• Physical restraint skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

The City of Gillette offers an excellent benefits package to all regular full-time and eligible part-time employees. Click the following link to see the 2026 Employee Benefits Summary.