Job Information
City of Lander Police Officer II in Lander, Wyoming
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of entry level technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws,
maintaining the peace, and protecting the citizens of Lander.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief or Sergeant.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide close to general supervision to a less experienced officers while in training or on
case-by-case basis. Functions as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in the absence of a higher
ranking officer or by assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Patrol/Traffic: Patrols all areas of Lander City in police vehicles, on bicycle, or on foot,
including the city streets and alleys, checking for unlocked doors, windows and building security;
makes business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities.
Responds to calls for assistance, secures crime scenes for evidence searches: makes
preliminary investigation and interviews complainants, witnesses and suspects; completes
complaint questionnaires; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as
assigned; makes arrests; controls traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances; directs traffic,
assists motorists, issues citations and warnings for D.U.I.'s, moving violation and investigates
accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrests and other
forms and reports as necessary.
Serves processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions;
completes comprehensive reports of daily activities and enforcement actions; prepares for court
cases and testifies in court when required; cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles
and other special equipment.
Investigation: Assists more experienced officers with criminal investigations; processes scene
of crime; finds, identifies, marks and preserves evidence; interviews and interviews witnesses,
victims and suspects; prepares all necessary reports.
School Resource/Crime Prevention: performs in various programs for special target
populations of the community as needed to address needs, concerns, and issues pertaining to
crime prevention and public relations; performs specialty resource functions by administrative
assignment; enforces all applicable city, state, and federal laws by apprehending, citing, and
arresting violators on or off school property.
May participate as member of special task forces or cooperative agency programs related to
high profile situations and concerns; may serve on school community council; conducts
community watch meetings with concerned citizens upon request; educates public regarding
effective action through organized community efforts.
Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the
community.
Performs related duties as required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in work environment, procedures, and assignments;
Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes
approach/method to best fit the situation/work assignment.
Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts both verbally and in written form;
Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects
and uses appropriate communication methods.
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations; Displays positive outlook and
pleasant manner; Exhibits tact and consideration; Offers assistance and support to coworkers; Works cooperatively with supervisor and co-workers.
Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult / emotional
customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments;
Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Dependability: Consistently reports to work on time ready to begin work; Responds
promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows instructions, resp nds to
management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
Initiative: Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibility; Identifies opportunities to
improve systems & procedures; Asks for help when needed.
Job Knowledge: Competent and knowledgeable in key result areas; Exhibits ability to
learn and apply new skills; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how
job relates to others.
Judgment: Displays a willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in
decision making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;
Plans and uses available resources; Works in an organized manner.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve
performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and Experience:
2.
A. Graduation from high school; plus successful completion of Police Officers
Standards and Training Academy (P.O.S.T.) with a Basic certification within one
(1) year of hire; and
B. No experience necessary;
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and
equipment; applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances and
departmental rules and regulations; hazardous waste classifications and emergency
procedures related to control, containment and confinement; investigative procedures
and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room
procedures and laws of evidence.
Skill in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized
equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police restraining devices; basic CPR,
First Aid and emergency response driving.
Ability to react effectively in emergency, life and death, and stress situations; exhibit
imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law
enforcement situations; follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law
enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate
effectively, verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with employees, other agencies and the public.
- Special Qualifications:
4.
Must be 21 years of age. Must be P.O.S.T. certified basic police officer and must
maintain certification by attending a minimum of 40 hours of specialized training each
two years. Must possess a valid Wyoming Driver's License. Must maintain firearm
proficiency.
Work Environment:
Functions of the position generally performed in a controlled environment, but subject to
all seasonal and weather extremes. Constant travel. Many functions of the work pose
high degree of hazard uncertainty. Physical readiness essential to effective job
performance. Various levels of mental application required, i.e., memory for details,
emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem solving. Continuous use of
motor skills.