The Powell Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer II. This position is for an experienced Patrol Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or GED and be eligible for Wyoming P.O.S.T peace officer certification;

AND

B. Three (3) years experience as a police officer;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess a valid Wyoming State driver’s license. Must be eligible to acquire and maintain Wyoming POST Advanced peace officer certification. Must be a certified instructor in one or more of the following:

Field Training Officer

School Resource Officer

Custody and Control Instructor

Firearms Instructor

Drug Recognition Expert

Intoximeter Senior Operator

Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor

Evidence Technician

K-9 Handler

Investigator

The successful candidate must, within the first year of employment, attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy within their first year of employment. A candidate with previous law enforcement experience may be granted the ability to waive portions of the academy, at the sole discretion of Wyoming POST. Academy training is paid for in full by the department.

In order to be considered for employment, an application must be completed and delivered with the required attachments to the Powell Police Department. The application can be found by following this link: www.powellpolice.com/careers

View the full job description below:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, protecting citizens and conducting investigations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a PO III, Sergeant, Lieutenant or Police Chief.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide close to general supervision to less experienced officers while in training. May function as a Field Training Officer (FTO) or Instructor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Performs Some Or All Of The Following)

Patrol & Traffic: Enforces all applicable city, state, and federal laws and ordinances by apprehending, citing and arresting violators a 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; serves warrants, processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of disposition.

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 foot patrol in the 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; presents a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.

Crime Prevention: Participates in delivering program(s) unique to elementary, Junior High and High schools; focus on safety, drug awareness, alcohol (DUI), gang activity, truancy, violence, theft, vandalism, trespassing, traffic, etc.; conducts lectures, workshops, classes or gives presentations related to criminal activity within the schools to assist school officials; educates participants and youth regarding law enforcement practices; demonstrates specialized equipment explains efficiency and effectiveness of the same.

Educates public regarding effective action through organized community efforts; 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.; conducts community liquor compliance checks; acts as “TIPS” trainer to workers performing as servers in establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.

Instructor: Delivers certified instruction to department officers and staff which may include emergency vehicle operations (EVO), firearms, custody control, senior Intoximeter operations, field training (FTO), or any other specialty area as deemed necessary by the Police Chief.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or GED and be eligible for Wyoming P.O.S.T peace officer certification;

AND

B. Three (3) years experience as a police officer;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working 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 there 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; investigative procedures and practices; courtroom procedures and laws of evidence.

Skill in the use of firearms, non-lethal weapons, police vehicle/emergency vehicle operation, 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 to acquire and maintain Wyoming POST Advanced peace officer certification. 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.

May be required to be or become NASRO certified. Varying shift work is required. All time limited capacity assignments will be set and may be extended or terminated at the discretion of the Chief of Police

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: $23.45 - $34.70 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