Police Recruitment

Traditional Path

Applicant has completed a 2 or 4 year degree at a PPOE school (or were an officer in another state and/or military experience) and is eligible to be licensed as a police officer in the State of Minnesota.

 

Reserve Cadet Officer (RCO)

The RCO is a volunteer position, requiring a minimum of 12 hours per month volunteer commitment, performing reserve shifts and community events. The RCO is eligible for $16,000 tuition reimbursement over a 2-year period time. Upon eligibility to be POST licensed, the RCO would be considered for a police officer position with the City of Wyoming. 

 

Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training (ICPOET) Police Cadet

ICPOET Police Cadet position is designed to benefit college graduates that are looking to pursue a career transition into law enforcement. ICPOET Police Cadets are required to complete the intensive comprehensive training curriculum, which will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to be a licensed peace officer in the State of Minnesota and the City of Wyoming.

The ICPOET Cadet will earn full-time pay and benefits while attending full-time schooling at Hennepin Technical College until hired as a probationary police officer with the City of Wyoming, for a total of approximately 30-weeks.

Candidates who complete the training will be hired as a probationary police officer with the Wyoming Police Department provided the conditions of the ICPOET Police Cadet Agreement are met.

 

Police Cadet Officer (PCO) - Future

The PCO is a non-sworn uniformed part-time paid position, fulfilling part-time hours performing code enforcement, animal control, nuisance ordinance issues, and vehicle maintenance. The PCO is eligible for $8,000 tuition reimbursement over a 2-year period of time. Upon eligibility to be POST licensed, the PCO would be considered for a police officer position with the City of Wyoming.  

 

Police Internship - Future

A Police Intern is paid temporary position with flexible scheduling (day, evening, and weekend hours), for 8-10 hours a week for no more than 8-12 weeks in duration. The Intern should be exploring policing as a career or could be enrolled in a law enforcement education program. They will work on operational, administrative and support functions, many of them project based, and will be mentored by a Wyoming police officer. The Intern may also assist at community events. The Intern will conduct ride alongs and other activities to provide exposure to policing. 

To become a police officer for the City of Wyoming, you need to licensed or eligible to be license through the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.

 

Multi-Staged Hiring Process

Applicants for a police officer position will participate in a multi-staged hiring process.  We owe it to our community to find candidates that uphold our values as a department. Our hiring process is designed to find those.

 1. Application Reviewed - All applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility for the position.

 2. Screening Interview - The screening interview is a 15-20 minute interview with 2-3 members of the department. 

 3. Chief’s Interview - The Chief’s interview is a 20-30 minute interview with the Chief of Police and the Assistant City Administrator. 
 4. Background Investigation - The background investigation is a thorough investigation into the candidate to confirm eligibility to be licensed in the State of Minnesota.  For additional detail on the scope of the background investigation, refer to these documents:

• Minimum Selection Standards & Thorough Background for Hiring
• Summary of New Background Investigation Requirements

 5. Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation - The City of Wyoming utilizes Faul Psychological services to conduct our pre-employment psychological evaluations. 

 6. Pre-Employment Physical Function Testing includes:

• Medical History
• Cardiovascular Strength Testing
• Strength Testing
• Musculoskeletal Examination
• Dynamic Lift Strength
• Job Specific Tasks
• Preparing for the Physical Testing - To prepare for the physical function test, the following information will help you enhance your readiness to take the test - LMC Police POET Strength Training Program. 

 7. Pre-Employment Medical/Drug Screening

 8. Pre-FTO Training - New police officers will spend a week reviewing policies and procedures, firearm qualifications, use of force training, and other administrative tasks to prepare for the field training program.

 9. Field Training Program - New police officers participate in on-the-job training for a period of at least 60-80 shifts before moving to solo patrol. 

2023 Wages:             $31.60 - $40.32/hour