Interested in Law Enforcement?
Join the Rock Springs Police Department!
Application Deadline is February 19, 2019!
Entry Level Wage is $25.81 - $26.46 per hour with excellent benefits.
Join our team: Police Officer Application
The Police Civil Service Commission will conduct testing in March 2019.
Applications can be printed from this page and completed or a packet may be obtained at City Hall. Lateral transfers for current law enforcement officers are accepted with 3 years of experience and current advanced post certification. Lateral transfer applicants must still pass all testing requirements as outlined below. Candidates must pass the written P.O.S.T. test, physical fitness performance test, and oral board interview, polygraph and intensive background investigation.
Upcoming Testing Dates:
February 19, 2019 – Application due at City Hall Human Resources by 4:00 p.m.
March 4, 2019 – Physical fitness test at 8:30 a.m. at the Family Rec Center, 3900 Sweetwater Drive. Pass/Fail. Comfortable clothing such as shorts, sweats, t-shirt, tennis shoes or sport shoes are recommended for the physical test.
March 4, 2019 – Written test at 1:00 p.m. at Rock Springs Fire Station #3, 145 Industrial Drive. Pass/Fail.
March 5, 2019 – Oral board interviews at Rock Springs City Hall, 212 D Street. Come dressed for a professional interview. Pass/Fail.
March 5-6, 2019 – Polygraph - eat something prior to the polygraph and limit your caffeine intake. Cell phones are not allowed during the polygraph, so please leave them in your car. Comfortable clothing is suggested.
About the position:
The RSPD is a progressive department consisting of 46 sworn officers. Police officers perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations. Officers start out in Patrol and can work towards special assignments as Detectives, Field Training Officers, Tactical Team Member, K-9 Officers, Traffic Officers, or School Resource Officers.
Benefit Package Includes:
For information about testing contact the Human Resources Department at the City of Rock Springs at (307) 352-1510, Employment tab or kara_beech@rswy.net.
Applications can be picked at City Hall or downloaded online at the City’s website.
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Physical Fitness Performance Requirements Chart
Minimum Physical Fitness Standard (40th Percentile)
|
TEST - Male |
20-29 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-49 |
50-54 |
55-59 |
|
1 Minute Sit-up |
38 |
34 |
31 |
29 |
26 |
24 |
21 |
|
1 Minute Push-up |
29 |
24 |
21 |
18 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
|
1 ½ Mile Run |
12:51 |
13:36 |
13:45 |
14:29 |
14:58 |
15:26 |
16:05 |
|
TEST - Female |
20-29 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-49 |
50-54 |
55-59 |
|
1 Minute Sit-up |
32 |
25 |
22 |
20 |
17 |
14 |
10 |
|
1 Minute Push-up |
23 |
19 |
16 |
13 |
12 |
11 |
8 |
|
1 ½ Mile Run |
15:26 |
15:57 |
16:28 |
16:58 |
17:26 |
17:55 |
18:20 |
A passing score requires an average of the 40th percentile with no individual area scoring below the 25th
We suggest that each applicant be aware of their own physical abilities, and practice each of the required categories in advance of attempting the department physical testing. Keep in mind that Rock Springs is 6388 feet above sea level (More than a thousand feet higher than the Mile High city of Denver, Colorado).
The City of Rock Springs is an equal opportunity employer.
