Lateral or Entry Level Police Officer

The Town of Jackson is accepting applications from Lateral or Entry Level Police Officer candidates. Hiring Salary Entry: $79,850. Hiring Range Lateral: $82,000 - $87,100 DOQ, full benefits. The Police Department is seeking experienced, motivated, and value-centered individuals to join our law enforcement team and we are also accepting applications from entry level candidates.

Jackson is an active year-round resort Town with amenities including fishing, hunting, premier restaurant and dining options, camping, proximity to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, world class alpine and back country skiing, quality school system, rock climbing, adjacent to National Elk Refuge, snowmobiling, arts and gallery scene, Nordic skiing, comprehensive pathway system, abundant wildlife and public access, and kayaking and rafting on the Snake River.

The Department has a community engagement policing approach with programs including motorcycle patrol, K-9, investigations, bike patrol, horse mounted patrol, airport patrol, DUI and underage drinking focus, school resource, sexual assault response, as well as vehicle patrol utilizing upgraded fleet vehicles with cutting edge technology.

Minimum qualifications for application submittal include US citizenship, 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Academy, and possession of a valid driver’s license. For lateral applicants, typical qualifications in addition to those above would be equivalent to: certified peace officer status, an Associate Degree or two years of college level coursework, and three years of experience as a peace officer. Preference will be given to applicants with a Wyoming Peace Officer certification and Spanish language fluency. Up to $400/month Spanish fluency stipend. $15,000 signing/stay bonus. Officers are eligible to advance in rank and compensation from Police Officer to Police Officer IV under a time in service/merit/mastery program providing a 4.5% wage increase with each advancement in addition to annual increases.

Town of Jackson offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, retirement benefits and Paid Time Off (PTO) which covers holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Below market rental housing available, take home car program in place.

Next on site interviews and testing will occur Wednesday & Thursday, May 21 & 22, 2025 in Jackson.

Applicants traveling to Jackson for testing will receive up to $350 travel reimbursement. Successful applicants accepting employment with the Town of Jackson will receive full reimbursement for travel expenses for recruitment process and pre hire testing requirements.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

Interviews May be Conducted and Selection Made Prior to Deadline.

This position participates in the Town of Jackson’s Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Testing programs.