Police Officer

Rock Springs, WY
Rock Springs Police Department

Salary: $31.21 – $38.37 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, a Police Officer performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; conducts and participates in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations and local ordinances; serves as Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, Tactical Team Member, K-9 Officer, Traffic Officer, or School Resource Officer; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department.

Essential Functions:

1. Patrolling a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discovering and preventing the commission of crimes; checking property for physical security.

2. Responding to general public service calls and complaints including but not limited to, domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents using a variety of technical equipment, techniques, and procedures.

3. Securing crime scenes; investigating crimes and suspicious circumstances; collecting, processing, photographing, and logging evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence; sketching the crime scene; interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses; identifying and interrogating suspects; apprehending and arresting offenders; testifying and presenting evidence in court.

4. Contacting and cooperating with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.

5. Maintaining contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; taking an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.

6. Taking custody of lost and found property.

7. Preparing and submitting reports, affidavits and other related documents on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.

8. Booking prisoners in the jail; assisting in the custody, care, and welfare of prisoners while in custody; transporting prisoners.

9. Performing general police work in the protection of life, liberty and property.

10. Inspecting, reporting, and correcting conditions which may lead to criminal activity.

11. Providing the public with directions, and information on laws, ordinances, or matters of public safety.

12. Preparing written reports on criminal matters or civil problems.

13. Performing specialized duties requiring application of abilities and knowledge acquired through experience.

14. Enforcing City, State, and Federal laws.

15. Participating in training courses and programs related to the position’s functions.

Requirements:

  • One year of experience working with the public. Must be at least age twenty-one (21) at time of hire.
  • Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by completion of P.O.S.T. Academy course of study.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • Possession of P.O.S.T. Advanced Peace Officer Certificate.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, and Basic First Aid.