Police Officer Job Casper area,Wyoming USA,Security

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
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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 to Description) 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).

Patrols assigned area and responds to routine and complex emergency situations; assesses nature of situation and scene; and mediates disputes.

Explains and enforces applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.

Conducts preliminary investigations on all crimes/accidents, incidents, and any other criminal law violations.

Interviews witnesses, victims, suspects, and arrested persons to obtain pertinent information concerning accidents/crimes; and conducts searches.

Makes arrests or takes persons into custody by carrying out duties in conjunction with Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.

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.

Prepares accurate and timely reports including accident, arrest, and various administrative reports.

Gathers and preserves physical evidence.

Testifies in courtroom proceedings.

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.

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…