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POLICE AND SHERIFFS PATROL OFFICERS SOC Code 33-3051 Entry Salary $23.69/hr Average Salary $28.51/hr Job Description Law Enforcement Officers are responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining order. Their principal duties are to protect life and property, prevent crimes, investigate complaints and crimes, apprehend and arrest violators, and assist in their prosecution. Requirements 1.Must be a United States citizen. 2.Be an adult. 3.Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. 4.Must be free of physical, medical and emotional problems which might adversely affect the applicants performance as a peace officer. 5.Must successfully pass an oral interview. 6.Must pass a background investigation. 7.Must complete a Commission approved peace officer basic training program. In Wyoming, basic training is provided by the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (http://www.wleacademy.com/). 8.Renewal of certification is subject to satisfactory completion of advanced certification training requirements (see Chapter 3: Certification, Employment and Training Standards for Peace Officers for more information: http://ag.wyo.gov/post-home-page/post-table-of-contents). Restrictions Candidates may not have been convicted of any felony. School Located in Wyoming Training in Wyoming is provided through the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA; https://www.wleacademy.com/). License The Wyoming POST Commission issues certificates upon successful completion of training requirements. Examination Testing is conducted as part of training at the WLEA. Fees None. Licensing Agency Chris Walsh (Certification questions) Russell Clark (Training questions) 1556 Russell Drive Douglas, WY 82633 Phone: (307) 358-8213 Fax: (307) 638-9706 http://ag.wyo.gov/post-home-page Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook: Police and Detectives" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm Last updated June 2021"
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WYOMING PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS & TRAINING COMMISSION
1556 RIVERBEND DRIVE
DOUGLAS, WY 82633
(307) 358 8213
russell.clark1@wyo.gov
http://ag.wyo.gov/post-home-page
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Continuing Education
No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record
Felony convictions prohibited
Education
Specific course required
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State exam required
License Type
Register with licensing agency
License Updated
08/17/2022
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
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