POLICE OFFICERS

Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%. Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs. Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. Police Officer Provide quality law enforcement services through protection of life and property; Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in a prompt, professional manner. Types of calls include fire, medical, crime reports, disturbances, requests for transport, crimes in progress, as well as burglar, fire, and panic alarms. Perform preventative patrol and proactively engage with the University community in the course of daily patrol. Utilize community-oriented policing techniques to prevent crime and enhance the quality of life on campus. Issue citations and prepare criminal complaints. Maintain current training and use of technological applications in photography, evidence collection, and surveillance. Act as an information resource for visitors and community members; Employ effective community service-oriented techniques, ensuring positive and professional interactions are maintained with University community members. Routinely interact with residence assistants (RA) and other University faculty, staff, and students during normal patrol; Prepare well-written reports through electronic CAD Systems and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Participate in annual legal updates as dictated through local, state, and federal law. Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned. Analysis/Problem Identification Quality Orientation Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

• 21 years of age and a United States Citizen. Current certified Peace Officers or be on the current registry of applicants after having successfully completed testing administered by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Applicants are subject to a thorough background and reference investigation, must pass medical, physical fitness, psychological, and oral board examinations.
• Police Officers at the University of Wyoming must maintain physical fitness standards as determined by the Chief of Police in order to perform maximum physical effort when required.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
• Non-certified applicants must successfully complete a program of initial training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment and be certified as a Basic Peace Officer.
• Professional Peace Officer certification must be maintained throughout the officer's continued employment by completing 40 hours every two years of continuing education credits approved by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: # POST Training Records (if available) Complete applications received by 11/02/2026 will receive full consideration. This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually.