City of Lander, Wyoming Chief of Police

September 3, 2025

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Do you enjoy outdoor recreation and a small-town atmosphere?The City of Lander, Wyoming, is seeking a highly qualified, community-focused professional to serve as its next Chief of Police. Lander is a vibrant community nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, offering a high quality of life, abundant outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of civic pride.The Chief of Police is responsible for providing strategic leadership, managing departmental operations, fostering strong community relationships, and ensuring the safety and security of residents and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a commitment to community-oriented policing, and the ability to effectively manage both personnel and resources.The City of Lander strives to provide a positive work environment and supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include 10 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 12 sick days a year, medical, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the Wyoming Retirement System (with a generous employer contribution), paid job-related training, and health reimbursement accounts. This position’s Salary Range is Pay Grade 14 which starts at $104,627. Pay depends on experience and current certifications. This position is an appointed position subject to the provisions of local and state law. Apply and join The City of Lander’s Vison: Honoring Traditions-Building for the Future!The City of Lander requires a pre-employment background, driving record, and drug screening. This position is subject to drug testing and driving record checks pursuant to state and federal law. The City of Lander is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, military status or other characteristics protected by law.Detailed job descriptions, including job requirements and qualifications, and applications are available at City Hall, 240 Lincoln Street, Lander, Wyoming, and on our website Please see the employment application or contact rfontaine@landerwyoming.org for information concerning claiming a veteran’s preference or for accommodations in the application process. Please submit an application, resume, and cover letter to rfontaine@landerwyoming.org or City Hall 240 Lincoln Street, Lander, Wyoming 82520. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on September 30, 2025.

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