Police Officer

City of Green River; Green River (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Green River in Wyoming seeks entry level patrol officers and lateral hires to patrol, investigate incidents, and enforce laws in Green River. Officers may undergo Wyoming POST training to become sworn GRPD officers, with duties including responding to incidents and conducting investigations.

New hires may be assigned to school partnerships, traffic control, and community outreach while maintaining safety and enforcing regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED or HiSet is required with specialized training in law enforcement.
• Must be able to pass the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) after interviews.
• Wyoming POST certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime and enforce traffic laws.
• Respond to dispatches, investigate incidents, and prepare reports.
• Make arrests, issue citations, and assist in court appearances.
• Coordinate with school districts and community partners as required.
• Maintain safety and order and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Report writing

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wyoming POST eligibility or certification

Tools

Police radios

Vehicle operation training

Job description

The Green River Police Department, located in Green River, Wyoming, is accepting applications for both entry level patrol officers and experienced lateral hires. The department is composed of exemplary officers, administrators and administrative staff who are dedicated to serving the citizens not only by maintaining law and order within the city limits, but also educating our citizens in partnerships with community organizations and the local school district. Qualified applicants selected for employment that do not currently hold their Wyoming P.O.S.T. certification will be sent to the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy in Douglas, WY, in order to obtain this certification allowing them to become a sworn GRPD officer. During this time, new hire are permitted to use a marked patrol car, provided with room and board, and paid their regular wages & benefits.

Under direction, the primary objective of officers is to patrol an assigned area and investigate incidents in the enforcement of law and order to protect life and property. They may be asked to perform special assignments as well.

• The Police Officer reports to a Police Sergeant (and, indirectly, to a Police Captain).
• This position may exercise technical and functional supervision over part-time staff.

The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.

• Operate an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.
• Respond to radio and telephone dispatches and appear at scenes of disorder or crime; conduct crime scene investigations.
• Note and report traffic hazards.
• Assist in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigate and prepare reports on accidents, offenses, and damage to property; provide directions and information.
• Make arrests; issue citations; serve warrants and subpoenas; give verbal warnings; prepare reports on arrests and property impounded.
• Observe and check doors to determine that buildings are secure; perform specialized work; carry out crime prevention, DARE, Special Response Team, barricade and hostage situations, mounted and bicycle patrol, use of training in special equipment, or field and other training programs; issue citations for parking and moving violations; escort parades and processions.
• Perform as a school resource officer, nuisance enforcement officer, or work restitution supervisor, as assigned.
• Inspect establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervene in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; perform initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigate complaints; interrogate victims, witnesses, and persons whose actions are suspicious; impound and tag evidence.
• Continue to train in law enforcement areas and subjects.
• Speak before school and civic groups as required.
• Appear in court as arresting officer; transport prisoners.
• Assist the Fire and other departments.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure , traffic control, and investigation and identification techniques.
• Law enforcement theory, principles and practices, and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Modern investigative methods including interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Recent court decisions and how they affect department and division operations.
• Functions and objectives of federal, state, and other local law enforcement agencies.
• Self defense tactics.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws a nd ordinances, particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, evidence and records maintenance, and traffic control.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

• Operate firearms and other modern police equipment.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely in all weather conditions.

Ability to:

• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Obtain information through interviews and interrogation.
• Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence.
• Interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures.
• Identify potential crime situations or traffic hazards and take preventive action.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper course of action.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• A high school diploma, GED or High School Equivalency Certificate (HiSet), supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement is required.
• If selected following successful oral board interviews, must be able to pass the Police Officer Selection Test (POST).

Minimum Age:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age as established by the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA).

License/Certification:

• Possession of current Wyoming P.O.S.T. certification, or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment is required.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license is required.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites; availability for shift work.

Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation (including DCI/FBI fingerprint check), job-related physical exam, drug screening test and driver's license check.

The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.