Police Officer - University Police

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer provides law enforcement services to protect life and property, preserve the peace, prevent crime, and enforce laws, ordinances, and university regulations fairly and impartially. The position serves the University of Wyoming campus community through emergency response, patrol, community-oriented policing, investigations, traffic enforcement, event support, public information, and safety education.

The officer responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, conducts patrol by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, makes arrests, prepares reports and criminal complaints, and uses technological applications for photography, evidence collection, and surveillance. The role also requires maintaining applicable training and certifications, meeting physical fitness standards, and completing continuing education. This is an on-campus position in Laramie, Wyoming.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, successful completion of 60 college credit hours, or current Wyoming peace officer certification.
• No prior experience required.
• At least 21 years of age and a United States citizen.
• Must hold current peace officer certification or be on the current registry of applicants after successfully completing testing administered by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Must pass background and reference investigations, medical, physical fitness, psychological, and oral board examinations.
• Must maintain physical fitness standards determined by the Chief of Police to perform maximum physical effort when required.
• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record compliant with the University’s Driving for University Business requirements.
• Non-certified applicants must complete initial training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment and obtain Basic Peace Officer certification.
• Must achieve Advanced Peace Officer certification within two years of employment and Professional Peace Officer certification within three years.
• Must maintain Professional Peace Officer certification during employment by completing 40 hours of POST-approved continuing education every two years.
• Applicants must include average hours worked per week for current and previous positions; failure to provide this information may affect qualification evaluation.
• Complete the online application and provide a cover letter, resume or C.V., contact information for four work-related references, and POST Training Records if available.

Nice To Haves

• Current Advanced or Professional Wyoming peace officer certification in good standing; lateral transfers are desired.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency and non-emergency calls, including fire, medical, crime reports, disturbances, transport requests, crimes in progress, and alarms; provide emergency first aid as needed.
• Conduct preventative patrol by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot and proactively engage with the University community.
• Use community-oriented policing techniques to prevent crime and improve quality of life on campus.
• Make physical arrests, process arrestees, initiate criminal prosecution, issue citations, and prepare criminal complaints.
• Maintain current training and use technological applications for photography, evidence collection, and surveillance.
• Facilitate vehicular and pedestrian traffic on University property and enforce traffic and parking violations.
• Staff special events, including athletic competitions and campus activities; maintain crowd control and provide instructions and directions to attendees and staff.
• Serve as an information resource for visitors and community members and stay informed about departmental and University activities.
• Maintain positive, professional, service-oriented interactions with University community members; interact with residence assistants, faculty, staff, and students and share crime-prevention and safety information.
• Prepare well-written reports using electronic CAD systems and field notes documenting investigations and patrol activities.
• Participate in annual legal updates as required by local, state, and federal law.
• Perform other assigned duties and assist with special projects.
• Maintain required physical fitness standards and required peace officer certifications and continuing education.

Benefits

• State retirement contribution exceeding 15% of gross salary; combined with the mandatory employee contribution, total retirement-plan contributions exceed 19%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and four deductible options.
• Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree