Enforces all Wyoming Criminal laws. Performs county road patrol, investigates criminal conduct, serves civil papers, testifies in court, files reports, carries and qualifies with a firearm, safely operates a patrol vehicle and controls and arrests individuals. Responds to emergencies and dangerous or deadly situations. Completes paperwork regarding incidents. Interacts effectively and professionally with the public, administrative figures, and other agencies. Responds to citizens' calls for service and provides services to all county residents. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Enforces all Wyoming criminal laws. Investigates suspected crimes, both reported and observed.
Makes arrests. Subdues resisting suspects using various techniques, tactics and weapon(s) and transports to county jail.
Gathers information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of involved parties and collecting evidence.
Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, symbols, and mathematical computations. Provides accompanying documentation and information.
Operates a law enforcement vehicle safely and lawfully.
Communicates over law enforcement radio channels to peers, dispatchers, supervisors, and other agencies, while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Attends hearings and other court functions. Provides information and documentation to the court and county attorney. Testifies in court.
Serves or delivers arrest warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and other official papers. Serves and executes civil papers throughout the County.
Responds to all calls for service, including alarms, accidents, domestic disputes, rescue operations, noise complaints, animals at large, thefts, assaults, civil disputes, and information inquiries.
Investigates suspicious persons and/or circumstances. Conducts field interrogations.
Conducts area and security checks of businesses, residences, and special watch areas. Conducts visual and audio surveillance.
Patrols county roads for general purpose of law enforcement and crime prevention.
Recognizes and responds to traffic enforcement. Enforces traffic laws, initiates traffic stops, issues citations and warnings as warranted.
Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters.
Maintains contact with general public, court officials and other County/City officials in the performance of law enforcement operating activities.
Adheres to current incident command structure.
Maintains all issued equipment in a functional and presentable condition.
Performs related duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Achievement
Must complete the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy Peace Officer Basic Training or an equivalent achievement
No experience required
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Class C driver’s license
Must obtain Wyoming P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification

Knowledge of:

English grammar, spelling and punctuation
Legal terminology and court procedures
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws; codes and regulations; and policies and procedures
Basic principles of criminal law
Principles, methods, and techniques of investigations
Procedures, methods, and techniques of modern law enforcement
Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting
Safe working/driving principles and practices

Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Communication, both oral and written
Conflict resolution
Operating specialized equipment

Ability to:

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Interpret, explain, and enforce policies, procedures and applicable federal and state statutes with tact and impartiality
Follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Review, evaluate and prepare clear and concise reports
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Campbell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Campbell County, WY

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