Performs a variety of advanced professional and first-line supervisory law enforcement duties related to coordinating law enforcement functions of the city police department; including quality assurance in serving the needs of the citizens, enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace and security and rendering aid to citizens. Oversees assigned shift functions. Acts as an instructor and/or FTO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school; plus, be eligible for P.O.S.T. peace officer certification and completion of three special certifications;

AND

B. Four (4) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience as may be determined by the Police Chief.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief or Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides close to general supervision to Police Officers III, II or I.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administration: Exercises supervision over lower ranking officers assigned; coordinates activities and assists in the performance of their duties; observes and evaluates work performed by subordinate officers; ensures compliance with established policies and procedures; provides policy interpretations and judgments to subordinate officers; recommends policy changes; delivers and implements managerial directives and communicates subordinate concerns to management; follows up on complaints involving employees; reports any insubordination or misconduct; initiates disciplinary actions as needed.

May act as equipment officer or fleet management officer; monitors status of equipment and recommends proper and timely acquisition of equipment essential to the performance of law enforcement functions. May prepare and recommend equipment or fleet budget.

Reviews daily officer reports for accuracy prior to submission for data entry; notifies officer of corrections; works to improve overall quality of reports.

Schedules and conducts officers meetings as needed; prepares duty roster and schedules for patrol unit by organizing shift changes, schedules and special days off, including sick leave, vacation and training time; assures adequate coverage to assigned shifts; keeps time sheets and tracks work records; ensures completion of training requirements for the maintenance of certifications.

Responsible to participate in identification of department priorities, goals and objectives. Develop plans and strategies to accomplish identified goals/objectives. Responsible for the successful completion of assigned goals and/or objectives.

Investigations: Oversees or conducts investigations on major felony crimes as assigned by Lieutenant; investigates, follows-up and insures completion of assigned cases; conducts research and pursues leads, tracks criminal histories, secures existing data information on suspects. etc.; answers business/bank complaints of financial crimes including theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, bad credit and white collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries, and short change artists; investigates use and trafficking of illegal drugs. May act as the internal affairs/investigations officer.

Patrol & Traffic: Enforces all applicable city, state, and federal laws and ordinances by apprehending, citing and arresting violators as appropriate; investigates criminal activity, gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses and suspects and takes appropriate action to solve case and to bring suspects before proper judicial process; investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic and parking violations; directs traffic and assists motorists as needed.

Responds to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by maintaining the peace, supplying information, and aiding in assisting the citizens as applicable.

Completes detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents and other cases as appropriate; presents evidence and testimony in court and other hearings as required.

Operates police vehicle and other department equipment in a manner that will maximize its life span and will provide the utmost safety for the officer and the public; maintains visible presence to deter and prevent crime; performs general patrolling in business areas to acquaint themselves with the business community and to make themselves more readily available to the citizens; checks for building security and illegal activity.

Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community; as assigned, represents the department by speaking at public meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens.

Crime Prevention: Oversees, coordinates and/or participates in delivering program(s) which focus on safety, drug awareness, alcohol (DUI), gang activity, truancy, violence, theft, vandalism, trespassing, traffic, etc.; May conduct community watch meetings with concerned citizens upon request; develops and delivers domestic violence and child abuse prevention programs; performs departmental public relations functions; delivers public speeches at community gatherings, church meetings, civic meetings, schools, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school; plus, be eligible for P.O.S.T. peace officer certification and completion of three special certifications;

AND

B. Four (4) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience as may be determined by the Police Chief.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; NCIC, UCR/IBR codes and their proper application; methods of arrest; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; practices and procedures for emergency vehicle operation; specialized equipment such as that needed to document field sobriety tests, radar, radio, camera, finger printing, evidence collection, etc. hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures; principles of supervision; principles of law enforcement administration; investigative procedures and practices; court room procedures and laws of evidence.

Skill in the use of firearms, use of force, non-lethal weapons, police vehicle, emergency equipment, which may include breath test devices, radar units, and restraining devices. Ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations; exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Wyoming State driver’s license. Must be eligible for certification by Wyoming POST as a Professional Peace Officer and maintain law enforcement certification by completing annual training requirements of POST and the department. Must have successfully completed WLEA Preparation for Leadership or First Line Supervisor training course or equivalent. Must be a certified instructor in one or more of the following: firearms, custody/control, senior breath test operator, emergency vehicle operation, field training or any other specialty area as deemed necessary by the Police Chief. Varying shift work is required. Works 24/7 on-call. Must pass employment drug test.

4. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent local travel required in course of performing portions of job functions. Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty common to law enforcement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.48 - $42.16 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person