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Patrol Officer I

Rock Springs Police Department
Springs, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

The Rock Springs Police Department is hiring for the full-time position of Patrol Officer. Our Patrol Officers are the front line of the RSPD. If you are a hard-working person with integrity and determination, then we are looking for you to join us and help Protect the Rock!

The Rock Springs Police Department will pay for your POST Certification at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy and we pay your wages while you become certified. Our Patrol Officers have the ability to investigate a large variety of calls from start to finish. They are able to rotate into different positions such as K-9 Unit, School Resource Officer and Detective.

Starting wage is $31.21 per hour.

Other benefits include:

-Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

-Vacation (12 days/year), sick (12 days/year), wellness leave (up to 32 hours/year) and comp-time

-Department issued equipment

-Take home vehicle plan

-13 paid holidays

-No state income tax

-Paid passes to 2 recreational facilities & half-off to golf course

-100% employer-paid Wyoming Law Enforcement Retirement

We are 1/2 hour from Flaming Gorge Reservoir and an hour from The Wind River and Wyoming mountain ranges. If you enjoy wide, open space with an abundance of public land for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hunting and off-roading, apply with the Rock Springs Police Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Equivalent to a high school diploma.

Current driver's license

Must be at least age twenty-one (21) at time of hire.

U.S. Citizen

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to:

1. Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; check property for physical security.

2. Respond to general public service calls and complaints including but not limited to, domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents using a variety of technical equipment, techniques, and procedures.

3. Secures the scene; investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances; collect, process, photograph and present evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence; sketches the crime scene; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.

4. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.

5. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.

6. Prepare and submit reports, affidavits and other related documents on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.

7. Perform general police work in the protection of life and liberty.

8. Inspect, report, and correct conditions which may lead to criminal activity or pose a societal problem.

9. Provide the public with directions, safety information and give advice on laws or ordinances.

10. Prepare written reports on criminal matters or civil problems.

11. Perform specialized duties requiring application of abilities and knowledge acquired through experience.

12. Enforce City, State, and Federal laws, especially those pertaining to traffic related issues.

13. Participate in training courses and programs including but not limited to, firearms, radar, EC/IR II Intoximeter, Custody Control, emergency vehicle operations and various other equipment and techniques specific to the Police Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.21 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Application Question(s):

  • Are you age 21 or older?

Ability to Relocate:

  • Rock Springs, WY 82901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31

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