Patrol Deputy

Thermopolis, WY
Hot Springs County Sheriff

Salary: $3,744.00 -$4,019.00/month

Requirements:

  • Potential candidates must be willing to work 12 hour patrol shifts and overtime;
  • Candidates must be willing to move to Hot Springs County.
  • 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 Patrol Deputy (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 Patrol Deputies 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, physical exam; he or she must be eligible to meet Wyoming POST certification requirements.
  • Successful candidates will be required to attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy’s Police 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 able to successfully challenge from another state).