Detention Deputy

Salary: $3,744.00 – $3,865.00

Position Summary:

The Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking motivated individuals looking to join our proactive team as a Detention Deputy. We are seeking candidates to help us maintain a safe, community orientated, and approachable law enforcement presence within a great community.

Requirements:

• Potential candidates should be at least 21 years of age,
• A United States Citizen,
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Candidates must possess a current driver’s license with a safe driving record, no Felony convictions, and no misdemeanor Domestic Violence convictions.
• Candidates must be of good moral character (as determined by a thorough background investigation), be free of any physical, emotional, or mental condition which could adversely affect the performance of the duties of a Peace Officer (as determined by a complete medical examination and comprehensive psychological test), and be able to pass a health-based physical fitness assessment. Wyoming POST certified officers are preferred, but not required, as training will be provided.
• Candidates should expect to participate in a physical fitness test, pass a written cumulative exam, and complete a board interview.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background examination, drug test, medical test, and physical exam; he or she must be eligible for Wyoming POST certification requirements.
• Successful candidates will be required to attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy’s Peace Officer Basic in
  Douglas, WY within one year of start date (unless already a Wyoming POST certified Peace Officer, entering as a lateral transfer, or are successfully able to challenge from another state).