Police Officer - University Police

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer provides fair and impartial law enforcement services for the University of Wyoming, protecting life and property, preserving the peace, preventing crime, and enforcing applicable laws, ordinances, and university regulations. The position responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, conducts patrols, supports community safety, investigates incidents, makes arrests, enforces traffic and parking rules, and staffs campus events. Officers interact with students, employees, visitors, and other community members and prepare reports documenting investigations and patrol activities.

The position is based on campus in Laramie, Wyoming. Officers must maintain physical fitness standards established by the Chief of Police. Non-certified applicants must complete initial training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment and obtain Basic Peace Officer certification. Advanced Peace Officer certification must be achieved within two years, and Professional Peace Officer certification within three years. Professional certification must be maintained through 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, successful completion of 60 college credit hours, or current Wyoming peace officer certification.
• At least 21 years of age and a United States citizen.
• Current certified peace officer status or placement on the current registry of applicants after successfully completing testing administered by the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Pass a thorough background and reference investigation, medical examination, physical fitness examination, psychological examination, and oral board examination.
• Maintain physical fitness standards determined by the Chief of Police.
• Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record compliant with the University’s Driving for University Business SAP.
• Non-certified applicants must complete initial training at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy within one year of employment and obtain Basic Peace Officer certification.
• Achieve Advanced Peace Officer certification within two years of employment and Professional Peace Officer certification within three years.
• Maintain Professional Peace Officer certification by completing 40 hours of continuing education credits approved by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission every two years.
• Submit a complete online application, 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 for lateral transfer applicants.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to emergency and non-emergency calls, including fire, medical, crime, disturbance, transport, alarm, and crime-in-progress calls.
• 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 campus quality of life.
• Make physical arrests, process arrestees, and 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 other campus activities.
• Maintain crowd control and provide instructions and directions to event attendees and staff.
• Serve as an information resource for visitors and community members and stay informed about departmental and University activities.
• Maintain positive, professional interactions using community service-oriented techniques.
• Interact with residence assistants, faculty, staff, and students during patrol, sharing crime prevention information and safety and security techniques.
• Prepare 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 duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• State retirement contribution of over 15% of gross salary; combined employer and mandatory employee 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