Police Officer

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Sheridan Police Dept. - Sheridan, Wyoming

Sep 20, 2023

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Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2023

Salary Information

Entry Level:
$54620 annual
Academy Graduate:
$Negotiable annual
Lateral Transfer:
$Based on certification annual
Top Pay:
$80,133 annual

Job Description

City of Sheridan , Wyoming. Salary Range: $54,620-$83,338 DOE, generous benefits.

We hire at the following rates for Wyoming Peace Officer certifications:

Temporary Peace Officer ($54,620), Basic Peace Officer Certification ($56,700), Advanced Peace Officer ($58,864) and Professional Peace Officer ($61,089). Officers earn a $2.00/hour shift differential. Officers assigned to the Patrol Division work approximately 1040 hours eligible for the shift differential.

Wyoming P.O.S.T. will determine certification equivalencies for out of state hires.

The City of Sheridan is seeking to partner with police officer candidates with the proven characteristics of service, reliability, self awareness, problem solving, and courage. Entry level or lateral candidates are encouraged to contact us. When you choose Sheridan as your home, you choose an outdoor lifestyle, excellent schools and medical facilities, safe streets and friendly neighbors. You also choose a community that will take an active role in your success.

Chief of Police Travis Koltiska and his staff look forward to welcoming police officer candidates who are motivated to help The Sheridan Police Department move towards our mission of continuously evolving while serving all people in our jurisdiction by preventing crime, protecting life and improving the quality of life. The City of Sheridan values making a difference, taking initiative, building trust, showing optimism and promoting teamwork.

Police officers have the opportunities to expand their careers by serving in the Criminal Investigations Division, Field Training Office Program, K-9 program, School Resource Officer Program, Firearms Program, Custody and Control Program, Less Lethal Program, all while living at the eastern base of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming.

Chief Koltiska welcomes a variety of experiences and backgrounds. Desired experiences may include a current law enforcement certification, an Associate Degree or higher, military service, community service and proven strength of character. We value well rounded individuals of high character with quality life experience.

The City of Sheridan offers a competitive benefit package that includes night shift differential, health, vision and dental insurance, partner benefits, retirement benefits and Paid Time Off (PTO) which covers holidays, vacation and sick leave.

The Sheridan Police Department offers written testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to ++www.nationaltestingnetwork.com,++ select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the Sheridan Police Department.

When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website you may:

  • Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
  • Review all information related to the Sheridan PD Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
  • Review detailed information about the testing process.
  • Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Sheridan PD. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry-level exam and submit an application will be placed on the department’s eligibility list. The Sheridan PD will contact candidates on

the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

Additional Information

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  1. Be at least 21 years old
  2. United States Citizen
  3. High School graduate
  4. Possess a valid driver license and have the ability to obtain a Wyoming driver license.

Job Requirements

  • Age: 21 or older
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED
  • Experience: None required.

Contact Information

Thomas Ringley

Sheridan Police Dept.
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
phone: 3076722413

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