Lateral or Entry Level Police Officer

The Town of Jackson Police Department is seeking experienced motivated and value-centered individuals to join our law enforcement team and we are also accepting applications from entry level candidates. Hiring Salary Entry $86455. Hiring Range Lateral - $86455 - $95000 DOQ full benefits.

Jackson is an active year-round resort community with amenities including fishing big game and waterfowl hunting and camping; premier restaurant and dining options; proximity to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; world class alpine back country and nordic skiing; exciting snowmobile terrain; quality school system; outdoor/extreme sports including rock climbing and mountaineering in the Tetons as well as kayaking rafting and paddleboarding on the Snake River; adjacent to National Elk Refuge; impressive arts and gallery scene; and comprehensive pathway system.

The Department has a community engagement policing approach with an emphasis on mindfulness with programs including motorcycle patrol K-9 investigations bike patrol airport enforcement DUI and underage drinking focus school resource sexual assault response as well as vehicle patrol utilizing upgraded fleet vehicles with cutting edge technology. Please click here for complete job description.

Minimum qualifications for application submittal include US citizenship 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Academy and possession of a valid drivers license. For lateral applicants typical qualifications in addition to those above would be equivalent to: certified peace officer status an Associates Degree or two years of college level coursework and one to three years of experience as a peace officer. Preference will be given to applicants with a Wyoming Peace Officer certification and Spanish language fluency.

Up to $400/month Spanish fluency stipend. $15000 signing/stay bonus. Officers are eligible to advance in rank and compensation from Police Officer to Police Officer IV under a time in service/merit/mastery program providing a 4.5% wage increase with each advancement in addition to annual increases.

The Town of Jackson offers a competitive benefit package that includes health vision and dental insurance partner benefits retirement benefits and Paid Time Off (PTO) which covers holidays vacation and sick leave.

Below market rental housing options available take home car program in place.

Deadline to apply: November 13 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Apply online here:Town of Jackson Application

Interviews May be Conducted and Selections Made Prior to Deadline. Apply Early.

Drug Free Workplace /Substance Abuse Testing/Equal Opportunity Employer