Entry or Lateral Police Officer - University Police

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide quality law enforcement services through protection of life and property; preservation of the peace; crime prevention; and enforcement of all laws, ordinances, and university regulations in a fair and impartial manner.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (or successful completion of 60 college credit hours) or current Wyoming peace officer certification required.
• 21 years of age and a United States Citizen.
• Current certified Peace Officers or be on the current registry of applicants after having successfully completed testing administered by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Applicants are subject to a thorough background and reference investigation, must pass medical, physical fitness, psychological, and oral board examinations.
• Police Officers at the University of Wyoming must maintain physical fitness standards as determined by the Chief of Police in order to perform maximum physical effort when required.
• Valid Wyoming driver's license is required.
• Non-certified applicants must successfully complete a program of initial training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment and be certified as a Basic Peace Officer.
• Must achieve Advanced Peace Officer certification within two years of employment with the department, and must achieve Professional Peace Officer certification within three years of employment.
• Professional Peace Officer certification must be maintained throughout the officer's continued employment by completing 40 hours every two years of continuing education credits approved by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.

Nice To Haves

• Lateral transfers with current Advanced or Professional Wyoming peace officer certification in good standing

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in a prompt, professional manner. Types of calls include fire, medical, crime reports, disturbances, requests for transport, crimes in progress, as well as burglar, fire, and panic alarms. Provide emergency first aid as needed.
• Perform preventative patrol and proactively engage with the University community in the course of daily patrol. Patrol may be in the form of vehicular, bicycle, or on foot.
• Utilize community-oriented policing techniques to prevent crime and enhance the quality of life on campus.
• Make physical arrests, process arrestees and initiate criminal prosecution. Issue citations and prepare criminal complaints.
• Maintain current training and use of technological applications in photography, evidence collection, and surveillance.
• Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on University property and enforce traffic and parking violations.
• Staff special event assignments, including athletic competitions and other campus activities and events. Maintain crowd control and provide instructions and directions to event attendees and staff.
• Act as an information resource for visitors and community members; keep abreast of departmental and university activities.
• Employ effective community service-oriented techniques, ensuring positive and professional interactions are maintained with University community members. Routinely interact with residence assistants (RA) and other University faculty, staff, and students during normal patrol; share crime prevention information and valuable safety and security techniques.
• Prepare well-written reports through electronic CAD Systems and field notes of investigations and patrol activities.
• Participate in annual legal updates as dictated through local, state, and federal law.
• Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees