Official Testing
The Casper Police Department will be testing for the position of Police Officer on May 8th, 2023. All applicants must submit an application to attend. Testing information will be sent to the e-mail address provided on your application. Interested applicants can submit an application here.
Testing begins with the physical fitness test. Successful applicants will move on to the POST written examination on the same day, at the same location. Successful applicants will then be scheduled for their oral board.
Please plan on being in town for approximately 3 days; the day prior to testing, and at least until Tuesday. Out-of-state applicants will receive preference when scheduling oral board slots due to travel accommodation. Upcoming testing details will be posted on this website, as well as our CPD Facebook page.
You can submit your application here when we have announced a testing date.
See below for testing information to prepare and familiarize yourself with the process.
NOTE: Initial testing examinations are the SAME for Entry-Level AND Lateral police applicants. Click here for more lateral testing/hiring information!
Please sign up for informational e-mails under “Careers”. Not receiving e-mails? Please call (307) 233-6613. The job application can be found by clicking here.
Testing Information
Initial testing examinations are the SAME for Entry-Level AND Lateral police applicants. Click here for more lateral testing/hiring information!
1st: Physical Fitness Test: Bring your government-issued photo-ID, appropriate work out gear, and water.
Be prepared for testing. Testing will begin with the physical fitness test: one minute timed push-ups, one minute timed sit-ups, and the timed 1-1/2 mile run. Your individual fitness standard is based on the Cooper Standards and can be found here.
2nd: Written Examination: Successful applicants will move on to the P.O.S.T. Written Examination the same day. The cost is $20.00 cash-only. There are no dress requirements. This is a timed written examination.
3rd: Oral Board Examination: Successful applicants will then be individually scheduled for an Oral Board Examination either the same day, or the next subsequent days following the testing; priority is given to out-of-state applicants.
Click here for more information regarding the background investigation process.
We highly suggest preparing now, whether that be keeping up with your running and exercise, practicing for the P.O.S.T. written examination, or studying for the oral board examination; it will only benefit you come time for testing! Remember: You can schedule an appointment with Wyoming P.O.S.T. to take your written examination early! The test results are good for one year and can be presented at our next testing process. Please refer to the Wyoming P.O.S.T. website for details.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to CPD Career Services (PDCareerServices@casperwy.gov) for any questions you may have.
Casper Police Department Career Services
- Sergeant Sarah Stockero, (307) 235-8490
- Officer William Eastin, (307) 235-8378
- Officer Luke Iselin, (307) 235-8306
- Officer Jake Bigelow, (307) 235-8250
- Officer Alyssa Baedke, (307) 233-6613