Police Officer I or Lateral Police Officer II

Located at the base of the Wind River Mountains you are within minutes of many enjoyable outdoor activities including hiking camping fishing rock climbing mountain bike riding ATV riding hunting and many other active endeavors.

The City of Lander offers a very generous benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance; (10) paid holidays sick time and vacation time; and participation in the State of Wyoming Retirement program. For Police Officer I the salary range starts at $55 409 and certified Patrol Officers II the pay range starts at $57740 annually. Placement and salary depend on experience and qualifications.

Our working shifts are (12) hour shiftsrotating every 6 months from days to nights. This allows you to take 2 weekends off a month to enjoy the local activities. Lander has a low violent crime rate and is a great place to raise a family.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must pass a physical assessment complete background check and a psychological exam with the Lander Police Department. All non-Law Enforcement applicants must take and pass the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Test (POST). Preference will be given to those applicants that are currently Certified Law Enforcement Applicants.

Come by the Lander Police Department and pick-up an application or visit to print a copy of the application. Please submit applications and resumes to the Lander Police Department with attention Rachel Depew or the on-duty supervisor or mail it to: Lander Police Department ATTN: Rachel Depew 250 Lincoln Street Lander Wyoming 82520. Please do not use Facebooks Employment/Job Application system to satisfy your interest. This position will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on November 16 2026. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 30 2026 with interviews conducted on a rolling basis beginning that date.

We at the Lander Police Department are driven to be a positive influence in our community. Law enforcement is a very rewarding career. Helping people through their crises and being there for them has a tremendous positive impact as well as a satisfying outcome for both entities. If you can help at least one person per shift and leave them with a smile you have left that person with a lasting positive impression of a Police Officer.

We look forward to having you being a part of the Lander Police Department!

Job Description - Police Officer I
Job Description - Police Officer II
Employment Application

Salary Structure
Employee Benefit Package - $2500 Deductible - July 1 2026
Employee Benefit Package - $3500 Deductible - July 1 2026
Employee Benefit Package - $5000 Deductible - July 1 2026
WEBT Summary of Benefits and Coverage - $2500 Deductible - July 1 2026
WEBT Summary of Benefits and Coverage - $3500 Deductible - July 1 2026
WEBT Summary of Benefits and Coverage - $5000 Deductible - July 1 2026
Personnel Policies
WEBT Dental Benefit Booklet - Effective July 1 2026
WEBT Vision Benefit Booklet - Effective July 1 2026

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority