Police Officer

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.Monthly testing conducted on the 3rd Friday of the month - To learn more about the testing process, click here.Lateral Transfers Welcome: Bring your experience — we recognize your service and offer a seamless transition.Why Join UsCareer 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 BenefitsRetire with Wyoming State Retirement Pension after 20 years of service at any ageState of Wyoming Health Insurance (CIGNA)11 paid holidays6 weeks of paid leave per year as a new hireOvertime opportunitiesNo Social Security contributionTake home car programOn-duty workout programOngoing Professional DevelopmentMaster Officer programSpecialty opportunitiesIncumbents are responsible for responding to calls for service and enforcing local, State, and Federal statutes. Reporting Structure: Receives general supervision from assigned Police Sergeant or higher-level supervisory and management staff. This position is driving essential (see driving requirements).Typical Class Essential Duties1. Patrols assigned area and responds to routine and complex emergency situations; assesses nature of situation and scene; and mediates disputes.2. Explains and enforces applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.3. Conducts preliminary investigations on all crimes/accidents, incidents, and any other criminal law violations.4. Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, and arrested persons to obtain pertinent information concerning accidents/crimes; and conducts searches.5. Makes arrests or takes persons into custody by carrying out duties in conjunction with Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances6. Enforces traffic laws; patrols or conducts stationary observation of traffic; utilizes radar to detect speed violations; stops suspicious vehicles for investigation; investigates accidents; issues warnings, citations, and arrests for violations; uses standard field sobriety tests to determine impairment.7. Prepares accurate and timely reports including accident, arrest, and various administrative reports.8. Gathers and preserves physical evidence.9. Testifies in courtroom proceedings.10. 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.11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.Knowledge (position requirements at entry): Knowledge of:Customer service principles.Proper English, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Modern office equipment and practices.Abilities (position requirements at entry): Ability to:Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays; subject to be on call as needed (must respond within 20 minutes).Learn local geography including street names, numbering systems, directional orientation, and major landmarks.Provide customer service.Act quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.Maintain proper use of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus including the use and care of firearms.Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.Maintain confidentiality.Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine and take appropriate action.Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.Comply with all training requirements.Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.Learn and apply modern police practices and methods.Learn and apply department procedures, rules and regulations.Learn and apply applicable Federal and State laws, city ordinances, judicial rulings, and laws of arrest.Learn safety practices and procedures.Learn to drive an emergency vehicle under hazardous and/or emergency conditions.Learn court and evidence procedures.Operate modern office equipment including body cameras, in-car video system, and specialized software systems.Learn and apply appropriate offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory.Utilize self-defense tactics.Maintain a neat and professional appearance.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Skills (position requirements at entry): Skill in:Communicating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and the general public.Customer service.Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.Training, Experience & CertificationsEducation and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required. 21 years of age at the time of graduation from the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy.Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming Driver's License within six (6) months of hire. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Certification, within twelve (12) months of hire. Must be legally qualified to possess and purchase a firearm.Supplemental Information & Physical RequirementsThe above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.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: City of Casper employees that perform safety sensitive tasks are subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing. These tasks include, but may not be limited to:Emergency response/rescueHandling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid wasteOperating or maintaining water and wastewater systemsMaintaining City computer and data systems including networks, servers, communication systems, etc.Driving for the City of Casper, whether essential or non-essentialOperating power-driven machinery or equipmentHandling confidential information, including personnel, health, financial, or attorney-client informationWorking with or around childrenPositions in this class typically require: 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. Incumbents may be subjected to loud noises, light disturbance, workspace restrictions, dusts, odors, fumes, and chemicals. Incumbents may be subject to perform duties either indoors or outdoors and on uneven terrain, which may include extreme climate/weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to exposure