Police Officer

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement?

The Rock Springs Police Department is currently hiring police officers.

Job Description

Under general supervision, perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; conduct investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; serve as Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, TAC Team Officer, K-9 Officer, Traffic Officer, or School Resource Officer; and perform administrative tasks in support of the Department.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; check property for physical security.
• Respond to public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related incidents.
• Investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances; collect and present evidence; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.
• Take custody of lost and found property; prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Book prisoners in the City jail; assist in the custody, care, and welfare of prisoners; transport prisoners.

Duties by Assignment

Patrol Officer

• Perform general police work in the protection of life and liberty.
• Prevent crime; arrest criminals; enforce local and State laws.
• Patroldesignated areas of the City.
• Inspect, report, and correct conditions which may lead to criminal activity or pose a societal problem.
• Provide safety information; give advice on laws or ordinances.
• Prepare written reports on criminal matters or civil problems.

Detective

• Perform detailed investigations into all assigned criminal matters.
• Investigate the identification of criminals and their prosecution.
• Conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Prepare supplemental reports for criminal matters.
• File cases with the District Attorney's Office.

Field Training Officer

• Provide continual training and supervision to new Police Officers.
• Perform training exercises to maintain proficiency.
• Provide verbal information and written evaluations regarding the status of new Officers in training.

TAC Officer

• Resolve high risk or high threat situations involving hostile criminals.
• Perform training with other TAC Officers to maintain competence and effectiveness.

K-9 Officer

• Perform specialized duties involving a police canine.
• Deploy the police canine during searches for narcotics, contraband, and suspects.

School Resource Officer

• Serve as liaison between the Police Department and the School District.
• Enforce State laws and City ordinances within the schools.
• Maintain a working knowledge of School District policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, traffic control, and investigation and identification techniques.
• Modern investigative methods including interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Law enforcement theory, principles, and practices.
• Local geography, City streets, public buildings, and businesses.
• Recent court decisions affecting department operations.
• Self defense tactics.
• Functions and objectives of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Basics of criminal law.
• Principles and practices of community policing.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skills:

• Operate firearms and modern police equipment.
• Operate office equipment including computers.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Abilities:

• Successfully complete P.O.S.T. training for entry level Police Officers.
• Properly interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence.
• Interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Meet and deal with the public effectively.
• Meet physical requirements necessary to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

• One year of experience working with the public.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by completion of P.O.S.T. Academy course of study.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The 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 100 lbs.
• Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by.

Pay and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting wage of $31.21 to $35.81 per hour, depending on experience.

Excellent benefits include:

• A 20-year retirement program with employer-paid contributions.
• No state income tax in Wyoming.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation (8 hours/month) and paid sick leave (8 hours/month).
• 13 paid holidays.
• Free passes to two recreation facilities and discounted passes to the White Mountain Golf Course.

Salary : $31 - $36