Wyoming Sheriff's Dept/Offices

[lt1z28]

I thought I would post a thread on the Sheriff's departments/offices since I am looking at them as well.

Specifically, does anyone know anything about Platte County SO, or about Converse County SO? Their websites say they are both are hiring right now.

Also, while I'm at it, the Police department websites of Rawlins and Gillette say they are both hiring now as well. Does anyone know anything about them?

Any info would be welcomed .....agency info, morale, equipment, salaries, whatever you know would be greatly appreciated. Please chime in if you can help. Thanks!

[TGM]

I thought I would post a thread on the Sheriff's departments/offices since I am looking at them as well.

Specifically, does anyone know anything about Platte County SO, or about Converse County SO? Their websites say they are both are hiring right now.

Also, while I'm at it, the Police department websites of Rawlins and Gillette say they are both hiring now as well. Does anyone know anything about them?

Any info would be welcomed .....agency info, morale, equipment, salaries, whatever you know would be greatly appreciated. Please chime in if you can help. Thanks!

Albany County (Laramie) has beautiful new Ford Expeditions that are fully decked out... Laramie PD also just got all new cars (Chevy Impala) that look very sharp as well... Laramie PD here pays more than the SO and is hiring - Last I heard they have 8 open slots they need to fill. (Both Laramie PD & Albany Co SO have take-home cars)

I've never personally been to Gillette, however I understand it is almost impossible to find housing - Rawlins in not much better - both are very small departments. Carbon County SO (Rawlins) has older equipment and trucks, however the guys are very friendly and enjoy working there.

[GroundPounder01]

To be honest with you, many departments out here are hiring. I have yet to hear of one that isnt. I was sucked up quickly when I started the hiring process with a few of them.

Many of the Sheriff's departments in this state are smaller. The facilities are smaller as well. The larger ones I can recall.. Campbell County (and thet put alot of money into their operations) and Laramie County (alot of money is spent there as well).

As interesting as it is, Campbell county are issued nunchucks (I know its a strange thing to mention, but I had to.. LOL). Converse county utilizes pick-ups mostly. Just some interesting things I have noticed.

As for the hiring itself, like I said, most are hiring. One pf the highest paid of the S/O Departments, is Sublette County. But the cost of living is higher there as well.

As for Laramie County, it is probably one of the largest, if not the largest, of the staffed departments.

Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with!

[lt1z28]

Groundpounder: Thanks for you input and information. It is greatly appreciated.

It is satisfying news to hear that lots of deparments are hiring out there. That is good 'cause I'll pretty much sign on with whoever hires me first.

But I've got two more questions:

Do sheriff's departments allow you lots of freedom and time to be proactive when there is not much going on like the state police and highway patrols do?

I guess it would vary depending on agency as to whether take-home cars are issued, right?

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and advice.

[GroundPounder01]

As for when it comes to patrol, that would be a Yes. You will have your normal duties, then the extras that are loaded on just because working in this line of work has so much to deal with! As with my department, there is so much extra stuff a person can do, you can for go having a day off. In November i was caught up with alot of extra assignments and duties on top of my normal duties, I forgot to take a day off.. That entire month! The check the following month was nice, LOL!

Take home car or not, there is always something extra to do. You never have to worry about it.. or atleast with my department. Most departments here have the "take home" policy with patrol cars.

Does this help any?

[lt1z28]

As for when it comes to patrol, that would be a Yes. You will have your normal duties, then the extras that are loaded on just because working in this line of work has so much to deal with! As with my department, there is so much extra stuff a person can do, you can for go having a day off. In November i was caught up with alot of extra assignments and duties on top of my normal duties, I forgot to take a day off.. That entire month! The check the following month was nice, LOL!

Take home car or not, there is always something extra to do. You never have to worry about it.. or atleast with my department. Most departments here have the "take home" policy with patrol cars.

Does this help any?

It sure does, because right now, everyone knows more than I do, so I'm just trying to get things figured out so I don't look like a total loser when I start applying.

Another question (sorry): How long did it take for you to get hired once you applied? I know you said it was "quick" but, how quick? That is my main concern right now. I want to try and time my application just right so that I will be able to graduate and within a few weeks, go to the state POST academy or at least have something lined up.

Thanks again!

[GroundPounder01]

Ok, Well lets see if I can give you some insight here! LOL!....

As for the application process, its a bit different. As you may already be aware of, there are the usual steps..

1) Written Exam: You call the POST commission and set up an appointment for the written exam. Once you complete the exam, your written exam will be good for almost all agencies in wyoming for a 1 year period. You can use it to get into the hiring process with other agencies, not just one, or one at a time!

2) PT test.. Each vary, but most run on the Cooper Test (you can get access to the requirements over the net. Must meet a 50% on each event).

3) Oral interview: Depending on which department, they will call you in anywhere from the day after the PT test, to a couple weeks.

4) Background packet: Pretty much given to you at the point after completing the PT test. Varies in size depending on agency, and is notorized upon return of packet being completed.

5) background investigation: Most of the investigators are real good about getting them done quickly and efficeintly! Mine took a week, which is good considering all the moving across the US and other countries.

6) Final interview: this may or may not happen depending on the agency. mine has one, and they like to go over what was in your packet and found.

7) Psychological Exam: One to two day event of being picked apart mentally!

8) Polygraph: An afternoon of being grilled and zapped, not fun.

Generally once the background is completed and investigated, you are given a conditional offer of employment, which means unless you jack up the remainder of the exams, the job is yours.

I would have to say that over all, mine was pretty slow. It took me about 4 months. Now with the Cheyenne Police department, they have had people finished in a couple of weeks. It varies on a person to person basis.

Any other questions you have, let me know.. I am more then happy to help!