Police Officer

City of Cody • Cody, WY

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About The Position

The City of Cody is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for future hiring with the Cody Police Department. The Police Officer’s primary duties include traffic patrol, crime investigation, responding to service calls, and promoting public safety in the community.

Applicants without previous experience will attend a 13-week Police Officer Academy in Douglas, Wyoming, followed by the department’s 12-week Field Training Program. Successful lateral transfer candidates with previous experience will attend a two-week Criminal Law Course at the Academy in Casper, Wyoming. Their Field Training Program length will depend in part on their level of previous law enforcement experience.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Wyoming P.O.S.T. certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic patrol.
• Investigate crimes.
• Respond to service calls.
• Promote public safety within the community.

Benefits

• Vacation.
• Sick leave accrual.
• Holiday pay.
• Health insurance.
• Participation in the Wyoming Retirement Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED