Employment Opportunities

Lander Police Department - Police Officer I or Lateral Police Officer II

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City of Lander Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Police Officer I or Lateral Police Officer II.
 

Located at the base of the Wind River Mountains, you are within minutes of many enjoyable outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, rock climbing, mountain bike riding, ATV riding, hunting and many other active endeavors.

The City of Lander offers a very generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; (10) paid holidays, sick time and vacation time; and participation in the State of Wyoming Retirement program. For Police Officer I, the salary range starts at $55, 409 and Lateral Patrol Officer II, the pay range starts at $57,740 annually. Placement and salary depends on experience and qualifications.

Our working shifts are (12) hour shifts, rotating every 6 months from days to nights. This allows you to take 2 weekends off a month to enjoy the local activities. Lander has a low violent crime rate and is a great place to raise a family.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must pass a physical assessment, complete background check, and a psychological exam with the Lander Police Department. All non-law enforcement applicants must take and pass the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training test (POST), prior to the completion of the hiring process. Preference will be given to those applicants that are currently certified law enforcement applicants.

Come by the Lander Police Department and pick-up an application, or
visit www.landerwy.gov to print a copy of the application. Please submit applications and resumes to the Lander Police Department with attention "Rachel Depew" or the on-duty supervisor, or mail it to: Lander Police Department, ATTN: Rachel Depew, 250 Lincoln Street, Lander, Wyoming, 82520. Please do not use Facebook's Employment/Job Application system to satisfy your interest. This position is open until filled, with a priority review date of June 30, 2026.

We at the Lander Police Department are driven to be a positive influence in our community. Law enforcement is a very rewarding career. Helping people through their crises and being there for them has a tremendous positive impact, as well as a satisfying outcome for both entities. If you can help at least one person per shift and leave them with a smile, you have left that person with a lasting, positive impression of a Police Officer.

​

We look forward to having you being a part of the Lander Police Department!