Police Officer

Casper Police Department; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Wyoming Health Insurance (CIG

Retirement Pension after 20 years

Take home car program

6 weeks paid leave per year

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Casper Police Department in Casper, WY seeks Police Officers to serve the community, enforce laws, and advance through a Master Officer track. Lateral transfers welcomed for experienced officers ensuring a seamless transition and immediate contribution.

Incumbents respond to calls, perform investigations, testify in court, and uphold public safety with a strong customer-service mindset. Ongoing development and promotional opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Wyoming POST certification within 12 months.
• 21 years of age at graduation.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area and responds to emergencies.
• Enforces laws and ordinances.
• Gathers and preserves evidence.
• Testifies in courtroom proceedings.
• Represents the City of Casper with professional service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Geography knowledge

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Report writing software

Job description

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.

Lateral Transfers Welcome: Bring your experience - we recognize your service and offer a seamless transition.

Why Join Us

• Career 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 Benefits

• Retire with Wyoming State Retirement Pension after 20 years of service at any age
• State of Wyoming Health Insurance (CIGNA)
• 11 paid holidays
• 6 weeks of paid leave per year as a new hire
• Overtime opportunities
• No Social Security contribution
• Take home car program
• On-duty workout program

Ongoing Professional Development

• Master Officer program
• Specialty opportunities

Incumbents 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).

1. 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 ordinances
6. 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)

• Customer service principles.
• Proper English, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Modern office equipment and practices.

Abilities (position requirements at entry)

• 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 and apply recordkeeping principles.
• 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)

• 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.

EDUCATION 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 hi