Police Patrol Officer jobs in Cheyenne, WY

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Essential Functions of the Job:

Patrol an assigned area of the City to prevent or discover criminal activity in the City; includes apprehending criminals, enforcing vehicle and traffic laws, doing civil standbys, and showing a police presence as a deterrent to crime;

Respond to and investigate calls for service involving accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, traffic control, fire calls, City, State or Federal offenses, nuisances, as well as other calls which benefit the citizens of the City and other City departments;

Operate a law enforcement vehicle safely during both the day and night;

Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels;

Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law;

Maintain awareness on current trends and progressive crime prevention techniques;

Provide accurate information, education concerning crime prevention and awareness to

the public;

Arrest violators, commit prisoners to jail when necessary, testify in court proceeding, work with other law enforcement agencies as requested, and follow up on status of investigations or proceedings involving such arrests;

Stay current on changes in laws or ordinances which affect police operations;

Prepare timely investigative and other required written reports;

Render first aid to injured or ill persons in emergency situations;

Accept special assignments to conduct public information programs, serve as a member

of a special operations team, or coordinate department involvement with neighborhood or

community groups;

Attend in-service and specialized training programs in areas related to police work or

professional development, as directed;

Become proficient in use and care of firearms, breathalyzer, and all other equipment

necessary to perform the duties of the job;

Assist in duties of Humane Officer, if needed;

Assist in execution of legal documents pursuant to search and seizure guidelines;

May be assigned to serve as field training officer, shift commander, School Resource Officer, or K-9 Handler;

Perform general maintenance on automobiles and other assigned equipment;

Regular attendance and punctuality required;

Assist with related duties in cooperation with any division or department as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,542.40 - $72,529.60 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person