JOB LISTING

Type: Full Time

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.

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.

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