Newcastle - Police Officer

Job Announcement

The Newcastle, WY Police Department (NPD)

Now Hiring

Police Officer

(Experience: Not required)

NPD is looking for a motivated and dedicated person, willing to join our team. It will take high ethical standards, integrity, leadership courage and a team effort to become a City of Newcastle Police Officer. This career demands individuals to be mature and have personal responsibility that is in line with the NPD's values and code of ethics

• Non-Certified applicants will need to complete an application, written and physical agility test, psychological and medical exam and multiple interviews with supervisors within the department.
• Certified applicants will not take the physical agility exam, but will need to complete a psychological, medical (physician) exam as well as a thorough background and POST certificate investigation.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

• High School Diploma
• valid drivers license with no previous suspensions within 5 years.
• U.S Citizen
• Age: 21
• Education: GED or H.S. Diploma
  No felony, Domestic Violence convictions or recent drug use (5 years) including THC.
• Be of good sound moral character with a solid financial status.

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SALARY

Starting salary is dependent on education (AA, BA) in related field of Criminal Justice or years of experience in CJ law enforcement.

Entry Level Salary:$19.04 hourly
Academy Graduate:$19.54 hourly
Lateral:$20.50 hourly
Top Pay:$25.00 hourly

We offer many specialties such as Intox Operator, Firearms and Taser Instructor programs, which bolster the overall salary and annual wage. We have take home vehicles and work 12 hours shifts with three and four days off within the two week pay period.

The City of Newcastle pays for all insurance for staff member and family with no out of pocket premium costs, which includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield as well as dental coverage.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

We still believe in the AMERICAN DREAM. We work hard and we play hard. From our Main Street to our back country roads, in Newcastle, Wyoming, you’ll find hard working Americans who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and pursue their dreams. On Friday night, we’re down at the local football stadium cheering on the home team. Our kids are raised to remove their hats when the National Anthem is playing. We still believe our community, our state and our nation have great potential and we’re willing to do our part seeing it to fruition. We invite you to visit us on your next vacation, or bring your family and your business and join us on our quest for a prosperous America.

 If you have any questions please call me (Sgt. Hillhouse) at 1-307-746-5097 for assistance.

Please direct questions regarding this position to npdhillhouse@rtconnect.net

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.