Police Officer

Sheridan, WY
City of Sheridan

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and the protection of life and property. May be designated as Entry, Basic, Advanced, or Professional based on experience and certification level.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations through proactive and reactive responses to violations of state statutes and city ordinances.
  • Responds to calls relayed by the Communications Technician and the public, including but not limited to domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
  • Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations to include gathering information and evidence, securing the crime scene, and interviewing victims, complainants, suspects, and witnesses; processes crime scenes.
  • Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including juveniles; issues citations for criminal offenses.
  • Provides assistance and backup support to other officers of all jurisdictions as necessary.
  • Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, ball games, school crossings, traffic hazards, crime scenes, fires, or natural disasters.
  • Testifies in judicial proceedings.
  • Performs the duties of a detective as assigned.
  • Searches criminals for weapons and contraband; inventories evidence.
  • Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
  • Serves warrants.
  • Inspects and maintains patrol car; maintains all equipment.
  • Serves as School Resource Officer as assigned.
  • Conducts major investigations from homicide to fraud.
  • Performs community policing activities.
  • Maintains high levels of physical fitness.
  • Maintains P.O.S.T. certification with continuing education.
  • Maintains technical and tactical proficiency; maintains weapon proficiency.
  • Performs duties of communications call taker when needed.
  • Performs related duties.

Requirements:

  • Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
  • No experience requirements.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Officer Standards and Training Certification for the State of Wyoming.