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Interested in Law Enforcement?
Join the Rock Springs Police Department!
Join Us in Serving Rock Springs: Police Officer Application
The Police Civil Service Commission will conduct the next testing in August 2022.
Applications can be printed from this page or a packet may be obtained from Kelly Battisti, Career Service Specialist for the Rock Springs Police Department. 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 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:
August 2022 Testing Dates and Requirements
July 25, 2022 – Application due by 5:00 p.m. to Kelly Battisti in the Police Department.
August 8, 2022 – Physical fitness test 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.
August 8, 2022 – Written test at a location to be determined. Pass/Fail.
August 9, 2022 – Oral board interviews at Rock Springs City Hall, 212 D Street. Come dressed for a professional interview. Pass/Fail.
October 2022 Testing Dates and Requirements
September 19, 2022 – Application due by 5:00 p.m. to Kelly Battisti in the Police Department.
October 3, 2022 – Physical fitness test 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.
October 3, 2022 – Written test at a location to be determined. Pass/Fail.
October 4, 2022 – Oral board interviews at Rock Springs City Hall, 212 D Street. Come dressed for a professional interview. Pass/Fail.
December 2022 Testing Dates and Requirements
November 21, 2022 – Application due by 5:00 p.m. to Kelly Battisti in the Police Department.
December 5, 2022 – Physical fitness test 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.
December 5, 2022 – Written test at a location to be determined. Pass/Fail.
December 6, 2022 – Oral board interviews at Rock Springs City Hall, 212 D Street. Come dressed for a professional interview. Pass/Fail.
About the position:
The Rock Springs Police Department 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 Kelly Battisti, Career Service Specialist at (307) 209-1407, or kelly_battisti@rswy.net.
Applications can be picked at the Rock Springs Police Department 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.
