City of Rock Springs, Wyoming

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 Join us in Protecting the Rock!

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 Join Us in Serving Rock Springs: Police Officer Application

The Police Civil Service Commission will conduct testing monthly.  For more information, contact Kelly Battisti.

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; however they are not required to take the written P.O.S.T. test.  Candidates must pass the written P.O.S.T. test, physical fitness performance test, and oral board interview, EyeDetect integrity test and intensive background investigation.

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and should be submitted to Kelly Battisti in the Police Department.

Contact Kelly to set up dates for testing and oral board interviews. 

       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. 

        Written test at a location to be determined.  Pass/Fail. 

        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 including protecting the people of Rock Springs, enforcement of laws and prevention of crime.  Some of their duties include general investigations of crimes and accidents, control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations.  Officers start out in Patrol and can work towards special assignments as Detective, Field Training Officer, Tactical Response Team Member, K-9 Officer or School Resource Officer.

Step Plan Pay Scale for Patrol Officer Position - Add 1 step for each year of service:

• Step 1:  $64,917.00 yr. / $31.21 hr.
  
• Step 2:  $67,189.00 yr. / $32.30 hr.
• Step 3:  $69,540.00 yr. / $33.43 hr.
• Step 4:  $71,974.00 yr. / $34.60 hr.
• Step 5:  $74,494.00 yr. / $35.81 hr.
• Step 6:  $77,101.00 yr. / $37.07 hr.
• Step 7:  $79,799.00 yr. / $38.37 hr.

Benefit Package Includes:

• Health Plan inclusive of medical, dental and vision;
• Vacation (12 days), sick leave (12 days) and holiday pay (13 days);
• Wyoming Retirement Pension Plan 100% paid by the City of Rock Springs along with 457B options.
• Life insurance - $25,000 paid by City of Rock Springs with additional buy-up options.
• Discounted passes to the White Mountain Golf Course and 2 indoor recreation facilities.
• Wyoming has no state income tax.
• To qualify for employment, candidates must have reached their 21st birthday by the date of hire.
• Successful applicants will attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy.  The cost of the academy and attendee's wages will be covered by the City of Rock Springs.

For information about testing contact Kelly Battisti, Career Service Specialist at (307) 249-2071, 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 (40^th Percentile) 

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.

• Police Officer Application
• Police Officer I Job Description - Entry Level
• Police Officer II Job Description - 3+ years experience/Lateral Transfer

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