Contact Person:
Sgt. Kelly Wells
307-733-4052
hiring@tetonsheriff.org
TETON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
PATROL DEPUTY
The Teton County Sheriff's Office has one opening for the position of deputy sheriff in patrol. It is open to experienced and non-experienced applicants.
The successful candidate will display a service attitude and a desire to serve the public; show a level of tolerance for those of different values; posses exceptional, collaborative leadership and followership skills; a flexibility in style; good listening and communication skills; have an air of approachability; posses a history of initiating and supporting new ideas and solutions to problems; be a team player; maintain a progressive approach to law enforcement; computer and technologically astute; have a history of strong community involvement and an excellent working relationship with fellow employees and outside agencies; and, be an all around decent person with a sense of humor, is honest, has an open mind and the ability to work well with people and react correctly in difficult situations.
Starting annual salary is $39,224 with a range of up to $56,830.
Patrol candidates begin with a physical agility test scheduled for 8:00 AM, on March 21, 2012. Please arrive at Sheriffs Office located at 180 South King Street on time. Written testing will follow for those that successfully pass the physical agility testing. Those that successfully pass the written testing will move on to an oral interview board process as assigned on Thursday, March 22, 2012.
Minimum job qualifications are as follows:
- Education: High School or GED equivalent.
- Show proof of being 21 years of age.
- Show proof of a valid driver's license.
- State certification as a peace officer from any other state meeting Wyoming standards.
- Three years civilian patrol experience.
- Pass a physical agility test. Must maintain good physical fitness while employed with the Teton County Sheriff's Office.
- Pass an oral interview by a review board consisting of departmental personnel and community representatives.
- Complete a pre-investigative questionnaire, personal history statement, medical history statement and produce required documents on a document transmittal sheet with a signed release giving access to personal and confidential information.
- Sign a "conditional offer of employment"
- Submit to a polygraph test and a written and oral psychological evaluation.
- Complete a full background investigation with submission of your fingerprints for Federal, State and local clearances.
- Pass a physical and medical exam by a doctor of our choice.
If the successful candidate is a lateral from outside the State of Wyoming, they will be required to graduate from the Wyoming Criminal Law and Procedures course held at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy in Douglas, WY.
Non-experienced personnel will be required to attend and pass the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's Peace Officer's Basic Training in Douglas, WY.
Deputy sheriffs currently enjoy the benefits of a 4/10 plan, take home patrol car, on-duty work out time and may participate in a department ski program.
County benefits include: 80 hours of paid vacation per year, (120 hours at 5 years, 160 hours at 10 years); 10 paid holidays per year; medical insurance; paid Wyoming retirement (county contributes 11.25 % / employee 5.95%) and life insurance.
Successful applicants are employed on a probationary status for a period of one (1) year.
Applications may be obtained at the Teton County Sheriff's Office or you may print the pdf application from the link below.
Original applications must be received by MAIL no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2012.
PO Box 1885 Jackson, WY 83001
E Mail: hiring@tetonsheriff.org
Phone: 307-733-4052
Teton County is an equal opportunity employer.
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