Human Resources - Job Openings As of 12/23/2011

Deputy Sheriff in the Detention Division:

1. Entry level and lateral transfer opportunities.  Lateral transfers may be eligible to start at a higher salary due to certification and training documentation.
2. Minimum of 21 years of age and able to meet the requirements of Wyoming Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) and the State of Wyoming for certification as a Detention Deputy.  Includes no felony convictions, no misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence, and a safe driving record as determined by County Risk Management policies.
3. Able to read and speak clearly in the English language
4. Initial screening includes the Wyoming POST General Knowledge Test and the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy physical fitness assessment.  These may be waived for those individuals who are already Wyoming certified as Detention Officers or “challengeable” through POST by certification in another State.
5. Opportunity to lateral transfer to the Patrol Division (through a competitive process) after two years of service.
6. Highly competitive salary and benefits include a flexible health care package, State law enforcement retirement, life insurance, and annual performance based bonus opportunities.
7. Successfully complete all phases of the Department hiring process to include a formal  interview, background investigation, medical/drug screen, psychological evaluation, a  polygraph and administrative reviews.

            Deputy Sheriff in the Patrol Division:

1. Must, at a minimum, be certified in Wyoming as a Peace Officer, or, eligible to “challenge”  Certification (as determined by Wyoming Peace Officer’s Standards and Training {POST}) in Wyoming thru certification in another state as a Peace Officer
2. Salary may be determined by certification, experience, and documented training.  State law  enforcement retirement, annual performance based bonus opportunity, and a flexible health  care package among other benefits.  Patrol Deputies have take home cars once they  complete the FTO Program (and providing they live within Laramie County).
3. Must successfully complete all phases of the Department hiring process to include a formal interview, background investigation, medical/drug screen, psychological evaluation, a  polygraph, and administrative reviews.
4. Opportunities to participate in combined Special Weapons Team or EOD, dog handler, investigations, or Combined Drug Task Force Teams as well as certified instructor in many specialties once probationary status is completed.

For Further information contact:
Gerald Luce
Personnel & Training Officer
(307) 633-4725
gluce@laramiecounty.com
Laramie County Sheriff’s Department
1910 Pioneer Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001

The Laramie County Commissioners are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from the presence and effects of drug and/or alcohol, providing the highest level of service to it’s citizens and minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries. Laramie County conducts the following types of drug and/or alcohol tests: reasonable suspicion, post accident and pre-employment. Positions covered under DOT are also subject to random drug/alcohol tests.

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