Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Deputy Sheriff for the Patrol Division. The Deputy Sheriff will be responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within Washakie County, Wyoming.

Duties:

• Conduct criminal investigations and gather evidence
• Perform surveillance operations to monitor criminal activities
• Demonstrate leadership skills when working with a team
• Enforce laws and regulations to ensure public safety
• Administer first aid when necessary
• Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
• Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
• Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
• Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
• Follow rules, guidelines and protocols
• Conduct initial investigations
• Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
• Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
• Deal with case paperwork and administrative procedures
• Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
• Coordinate operations with other emergency services
• Attend and provide evidence in court

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License required.
• No criminal convictions as defined by Wyoming P.O.S.T.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• State Retirement Plan with 20 year retirement
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation and sick.

Washakie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Supplemental Information

Hiring Process:

• Complete the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office Application
• Pre-Employment Questionnaire
• Written Test
• Oral Board Interview
• Physical Fitness Test
• In-depth Background Investigation
• Background Interview
• Psychological Test
• Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Screen

Other Information to Note:

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• No convictions involving domestic violence
• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

Recruitment Contact:

Email Captain Chris Hazen at chazen@so.washakiecountywy.gov or call 307-347-5623.

More information at www.washakiecounty.net/sheriff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $29.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30