Police Officer

City of Casper; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Take home car

6 weeks paid leave

11 paid holidays

Pension after 20 years

Job summary

City of Casper invites dedicated individuals to join as Police Officers, serving the community with integrity and professionalism. The role includes responding to service calls, enforcing laws, and maintaining public safety.

Incumbents may progress through the Master Officer program with additional responsibilities and pay; benefits include a pension, health insurance, holidays, and paid leave. Lateral transfers welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21 years of age at graduation from WY Law Enforcement Academy.
• Possession of or ability to obtain WY Driver’s License within 6 months.
• POST Certification or eligibility within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and enforce local, state, and federal laws.
• Patrol assigned areas and conduct investigations.
• Prepare reports and preserve evidence.
• Represent the City of Casper professionally to the public.

Education

HS diploma / GED

Wyoming POST eligibility

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.

Monthly testing conducted on the 3rd Friday of the month

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

For a list of City Benefits BENEFITS (next toDescription) at the top of this page.

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)

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 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)

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.

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 hire.
• Must be legally qualified to possess and purchase a firearm.

The 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/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Maintaining City computer and data systems including networks, servers, communication systems, etc.
• Driving for the City of Casper, whether essential or non-essential
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Handling confidential information, including personnel, health, financial, or attorney-client information
• Working with or around children

Positions 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 and risk in working with hostile, resistant, and unstable persons. The nature of duties involve constant mental and visual attention, and potential personal danger. Incumbents in this position will be in situations where they may experience critical/traumatic events and need to have the ability to quickly move between work spaces and/or facilities.

Driving Requirements

For driving essential positions, employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. A driving record that reflects any of the following criteria is considered unsatisfactory: 1) Convicted of three (3) or more moving violations within the previous 36 months (three separate, individual incidents); 2) A conviction within the previous 36 months of any of the following:

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
• Leaving the scene of an accident;
• Fleeing to avoid arrest;
• Reckless Driving;
• Homicide or assault by motor vehicle;
• Driving without auto insurance;
• Driving on a suspended license;
• Refusal to take blood/breathalyzer test for suspected DUI or impaired driving.

If you have questions regarding the background screen, pre-employment drug test or driving record, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone] prior to accepting a job offer.