Lateral or Entry Level Police Officer

jacksonwy.gov; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing/stay bonus

Spanish language stipend

Take-home car program

Competitive benefits package

Housing options available

Job summary

The Town of Jackson invites applicants for Police Officer roles with the Jackson Police Department. Hiring includes an entry salary of $86,455 and a lateral range up to $95,000 DOQ, with full benefits.

The department emphasizes a community engagement policing approach, offers special programs (K-9, investigations, motorcycle patrol, DUI focus, school resource), and provides a signing/stay bonus, a monthly Spanish fluency stipend, a take-home car program, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Academy.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Lateral applicants: peace officer certification, or two years of college coursework and 1–3 years of peace officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and enforce laws in the Town of Jackson.
• Engage in motorcycle patrol, K-9, investigations, bike patrol, and airport enforcement.
• Focus on DUI enforcement, school resource, and community engagement.

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Education

Associate’s Degree or two years of college coursework

Job description

Job Opportunities

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The Town of Jackson Police Department is seeking experienced, motivated, and value-centered individuals to join our law enforcement team and we are also accepting applications from entry level candidates. Hiring Salary Entry $86,455. Hiring Range Lateral - $86,455 - $95,000 DOQ, full benefits.

Jackson is an active year-round resort community with amenities including fishing, big game and waterfowl hunting, and camping; premier restaurant and dining options; proximity to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; world class alpine, back country, and nordic skiing; exciting snowmobile terrain; quality school system; outdoor/extreme sports including rock climbing and mountaineering in the Tetons as well as kayaking, rafting, and paddleboarding on the Snake River; adjacent to National Elk Refuge; impressive arts and gallery scene; and comprehensive pathway system.

The Department has a community engagement policing approach with an emphasis on mindfulness with programs including motorcycle patrol, K-9, investigations, bike patrol, airport enforcement, DUI and underage drinking focus, school resource, sexual assault response, as well as vehicle patrol utilizing upgraded fleet vehicles with cutting edge technology.

Minimum qualifications for application submittal include US citizenship, 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Academy, and possession of a valid driver’s license. For lateral applicants, typical qualifications in addition to those above would be equivalent to: certified peace officer status, an Associate’s Degree or two years of college level coursework, and one to three years of experience as a peace officer. Preference will be given to applicants with a Wyoming Peace Officer certification and Spanish language fluency.

Up to $400/month Spanish fluency stipend. $15,000 signing/stay bonus. Officers are eligible to advance in rank and compensation from Police Officer to Police Officer IV under a time in service/merit/mastery program providing a 4.5% wage increase with each advancement in addition to annual increases.

The Town of Jackson offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, partner benefits, retirement benefits and Paid Time Off (PTO) which covers holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Below market rental housing options available, take home car program in place.

Deadline to apply: November 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Interviews May be Conducted and Selections Made Prior to Deadline.

Drug Free Workplace /Substance Abuse Testing/Equal Opportunity Employer