Lateral or Entry Level Police Officer

Overview

The Town of Jackson is accepting applications from Lateral or Entry Level Police Officer candidates. Hiring Salary Entry: $83,603. Hiring Range Lateral: $85,000 - $90,000 DOQ, full benefits. The 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.

Jackson is an active year-round resort community with amenities including fishing, big game and waterfowl hunting, premier restaurant and dining options, camping, proximity to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, world class alpine and back country skiing, exciting snowmobile terrain, quality school system, rock climbing, adjacent to National Elk Refuge, arts and gallery scene, Nordic skiing, comprehensive pathway system, abundant wildlife and public access, and kayaking and rafting on the Snake River.

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.

Minimum qualifications for application submittal include US citizenship, 21 years of age upon completion of the Police Academy, and possession of a valid driver’s 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. $15,000 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 available, take home car program in place.

Final date to receive applications is Monday, March 2 for on-site interviews and testing on March 9 and 10, 2026 in Jackson. Applicants in Jackson for testing will receive up to $350 in travel reimbursement. Successful applicants accepting employment with the Town of Jackson will receive full reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses for recruitment process and pre hire testing requirements.

Apply online here:
Town of Jackson Application. Final date to receive applications:
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Next on site interviews and testing will occur Monday & Tuesday, March 9 & 10, 2026 in Jackson. Interviews may be conducted and selection made prior to deadline.

Drug Free Workplace / Substance Abuse Testing / Equal Opportunity Employer