JOB LISTING


Police Officer
Organization: City of Gillette
Summary:

Type: Full Time

Salary/Pay Rate: $21.04 to $29.48 per hour
Posted Date: 5/23/2011 4:30 PM
Deadline to Apply: 12/31/2012 5:00 PM

JOB POSTING ANNOUNCEMENT - Continuous Post
In House & Open to the Public

Position: Police Officer
Division/Dept.: Police

Range of Pay: 52
Rate of Pay: $21.04 to $29.48 per hour
Currently starting at $23.04 per hour

Benefits: Yes
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-time

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned, serves in a variety of areas of assignment. Patrols an assigned area of the City in a radio-equipped vehicle. Checks businesses/residences to prevent criminal activities. Enforces state and municipal laws/ordinances. Responds to calls involving assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, and other criminal activities/civil complaints. Secures the scene. As authorized/instructed, conducts preliminary investigations.

Arrests, questions, and transports suspects and/or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities. Processes prisoners into jail. Prepares incident reports. Secures/investigates crime scenes. Observes and/or assists in the collection, preservation, and handling of physical evidence and property. Interviews/interrogates victims, suspect(s), and witnesses. Gathers evidence and verifies information pertinent to the investigation and resolution of a variety of criminal incidents.

As required, preserves/documents crime scene using a variety of technical equipment, techniques, and procedures. Processes the scene for fingerprints. Sketches the crime scene. Prepares reports, complaints, affidavits, and other related documents. Testifies in court. Presents evidence/sworn testimony regarding the investigative process and facts of the case.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Knowledge of applicable city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law and other governing rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of the City’s and the Department’s policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.
  • Knowledge of court process and legal terminology.
  • Knowledge of the principles, trends and practices of modern law enforcement.
  • Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law and other governing rules and regulations.
  • Skill in the use of assigned weapons.
  • Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other City employees, representatives from other city, county, state and/or Federal agencies, the news media, general public and/or others having business with the City of Gillette.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software and operating systems/applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or GED.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete physical fitness testing, oral board interviews, polygraph examination, medical examination and psychological examination.
  • Must obtain within one (1) year of employment and must maintain State of Wyoming Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
  • May be required to meet physical conditioning standards required by assignment.
  • May be required to lift, drag and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials and/or other items weighing up to 200 pounds.
  • May be exposed to potential physical harm, dangerous machinery, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, extreme weather conditions and potentially high stress levels.
  • May be required to work a rotating shift schedule.
  • May be subject to call out and/or call-back.
  • Must have at the time of application and must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Special Instructions:

Please mention you learned of this employment opportunity on the Careers In Government website.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, complete a City of Gillette Application for Employment online or through the Human Resources Department, 201 E 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82717.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Gillette Conducts Pre-employment Drug Screening

Job Category:
Public Safety
Location:
201 E 5th St
PO Box 3003
City: Gillette
State: Wyoming
Zip: 82717
Country: UNITED STATES
Phone:
307-686-5203
Fax:
307-686-1593
Email:
humr@gillettewy.gov
Job Type:
Full-time-Variable Shift
Job Level:
Sworn
Salary:
$ 21.04 to $ 29.48 Hourly
Apply By Date:
Continuous
 
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