Office Specialist
Department: Public Safety: Police
Department Head: Kip Snyder, Director of Police & Fire Services
Date Posted: 04/27/2026
Date Closing: 05/01/2026
Wage: $20.31-$29.48 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wyoming
Department of Public Safety is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Office
Specialist to join the Police Records Unit. Ideal candidates will have the
ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines, learn quickly,
and apply knowledge to laws and statues, all while communicating effectively
with the public. If you are ready for a fast-paced role that goes beyond the
typical clerical position, we want to hear from you!
Office
Specialists in the Police Records Unit provide essential administrative and
clerical support, including processing requests for police reports, background
checks, firearm purchase applications, and other related tasks. This role
involves direct interaction with the public – in person, over the phone, and
via email – to respond to inquiries and service requests.
Key
responsibilities include data entry, scanning, filing, and maintaining accurate
records. Office Specialists also prepare correspondence, manage warrants,
process subpoenas and Personal Protective Orders (PPOs) through the Law
Enforcement Information Network (LEIN), and assist with Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) requests. These tasks require handling confidential information,
redacting documents and videos, and communicating with requestors.
Additionally, the office specialist may assist with departmental projects and
other assigned tasks
This position
offers a generous employee benefits package:
- Four-day
workweek (Monday-Thursday), 38 hours per week (full-time)
- Comprehensive
health insurance with no deductible
- Employer paid
dental, vision, and life insurance
- 12%
employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and
post-employment health plan.
- Paid leave
time, including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days.
- Employer
commitment to education, training, and development
- Free access to
an employee assistance program
Candidates must
have a high school diploma and be able to obtain LEIN certification within one
year of hire. Bilingual candidates are preferred; prior experience in a
police records unit is a plus.
The Office
Specialist I wage range is $20.31 to $24.81. The Office Specialist II wage
range is $23.72 to $29.48. For placement as an Office Specialist II, the
applicant must have prior police records experience and a proficient
understanding of FOIA. Employees are eligible for a pay increase following the
end of the probationary period.
Consider
joining the hard-working, fun, and supportive environment at the City of
Wyoming!
Job
Descriptions
Office Specialist I
Office Specialist II