Platte County Sheriff

Road Deputies

Road Deputies perform law enforcement, control traffic flow, enforce state and local traffic regulations, perform investigative work, participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs, and perform a variety of administrative tasks.

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Detention Officers

CURRENTLY HAVE ONE DETENTION OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE
Platte County Detention Officers are responsible for the security and well-being of the inmates in the detention center as well as for the safety and welfare of the community. The Detention Center has 18-20 positions for Detention Officers.

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Controller

Detention Center Controllers are responsible for maintaining a secure environment within the Platte County Detention Center. They operate and maintain a collection of state-of-the-art camera systems, and also track and log in detailed detention information, including a comprehensive visitor’s log.

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Dispatcher

The Communications Division is in charge of all 911 Emergency management in Platte County. The Dispatchers are responsible for receiving calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and relaying those calls to the proper agency. In addition to these duties, Dispatchers also run criminal histories for the office. There are six full-time dispatch positions.

Administrator

The Administrative staff includes two full-time Administrative Secretaries who manage the day-to-day office duties for the Sheriff’s Office.

Employment Opportunities

Are you looking for a career in Law Enforcement? Do you want to make a difference? The Platte County Sheriff’s Office is a great place to start.

We currently have openings for a Detention Deputy. You may pick up an application by stopping by the Sheriff's Office or by downloading an application off of this website.

We offer competitive pay, health benefits, a flex plan, paid sick leave and vacation, and retirement packages. Invest in your future!

Questions? Call Tiffany Willadsen at 307-322-1377.

Career Paths

A career with the Platte County Sheriff's Office provides a wide variety of opportunities in several specialized fields of law enforcement including but not limited to:

Patrol Division
Field Training Officer
Firearms Instructor
Hostage Negotiator
Evidence Technician
Seatbelt Technician
School Resource Officer
Use of Force Instructor
Detention Division
ECIR Intoximeter Instruction
Taser Instructor
Prisoner Extradition and Transports
Court Security
Background Investigation
Communications
Homeland Security
911 Emergency Response
Civilian Positions
Control Clerk
Administrative Assistants

Code Of Ethics

As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice... I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I'm true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession: law enforcement.

Hiring Requirements

21 years of age by date of hire
Have or obtain a valid Wyoming drivers license with a safe driving record by date of hire
High School diploma or GED
United States Citizen or proper documentation

Application Forms

The first step is to fill out an application. Download the application, print it out, fax to 307-322-1343, or mail to:

Platte County Sheriff's Office 
850 Maple Street 
P.O. Box 1029 
Wheatland, WY 82201 

Application for Employment (PDF)

The Selection Process

Submit Application
Score 70% or better on written test
Pass basic typing test
Pass Wyoming law enforcement Academy fitness entry test
Pass oral interview
Pass background investigation
Pass a psychological exam
Pass interview with Sheriff
Pass medical exam
Pass drug screening
Pass fingerprint screening

Candidates passing the mentioned tests and background investigation will receive a conditional job offer. The applicant will then complete a psychological and medical exam. After all tests and evaluations are complete and have acceptable results, the candidate will then receive the final job offer.

Testing is conducted on a continual basis. If you have questions regarding the process, please call our Recruiting Officer at 307-322-1377.

Disqualifiers

Felony Conviction
Falsifying Documents
Domestic violence charges or related offenses
One DUI conviction within five years or two within a lifetime
Poor Credit History
Poor Employment History
Failure to perform adequately on the psychological examination