Patrol Deputy - Sweetwater County

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general direction, serves and patrols an assigned beat and investigates incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Operates an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, makes building checks;
• Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime;
• Makes arrests; issues citations; collects bonds; appears in court as arresting officer;
• Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment;
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order;
• Trains in a variety of law enforcement work and related subjects;
• Assists with prisoner transport, assists jail personnel, peace officers, serves protection orders and criminal summons;
• Notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies;
• Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property;
• Directs traffic; gives directions and information; gives verbal warnings;
• Issues citations for parking and moving violations;
• Assists with medical calls and special events security;
• Assists stranded motorist;
• Investigates crimes and incidents including livestock investigation and animal control;
• Performs initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving arson, adults and juveniles; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious;
• Investigates complaints; impounds and tags evidence; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; assists with missing person searchers;
• May serve on tactical response team;

Please read the full job description below.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam
• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test
• Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention
• Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY
• Ability to pass an oral interview examination
• Candidates will be subject to and must pass an eye-detect test
• Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR