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Welcome to the Park County Sheriff’s Office website. Please feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, or suggestions on how to better serve YOU.

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The Park County Sheriff’s Office has openings for Detention Deputies. A pre-employment physical and psychological tests are required. Benefits include shift differential, Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, medical and life insurance, and contribution to the state of Wyoming Retirement System. Uniforms are also provided.

The Detention Deputy requires a 12-hour work schedule with rotating shifts that are mandatory and subject to change. Applicants must meet the following requirements: must pass Certification requirements by the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission for Detention Officer Basic, be a United States Citizen at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license, must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards. Starting salary is $57,324 up to $67,225 a year, depending on experience.

For more information or to download an application, visit our website at https://www.parkcountysheriff.net/careers/ or contact the Park County Sheriff’s Office at 307-527-8710. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled and must be submitted to the Park County Sheriff’s Office at 1402 River View Drive in Cody, Wyoming 82414.

Fall and Winter Safety

Gun Safety: It is hunting season, an exciting and important part of our local culture. And gun safety is an equally important part of that culture.

1)  Unloaded firearms should be stored in a locked gun cabinet, safe, vault or storage case and ammunition should be stored in a locked location separate from firearms.  Store the keys for the gun and the ammunition out of reach of children and in a different area from where you store household keys.  Or use biometric locks that allow only the gun owner to access the gun or ammunition.

2)  Gun locking devices (trigger locks or cable locks) render firearms inoperable and, while not a substitute for secure storage, can be used in addition.

3)  Thoroughly double-check firearms to confirm that they are unloaded when you remove them from and return them to storage.  Accidents could occur if an adult family member borrows a gun and returns it to storage while still loaded.

4)  Adults should never leave any firearm unattended when handling or cleaning, even for a moment.

5) Talk to your kids about guns and gun safety, education is the first step in kids and gun safety.

Who would have thought the cutting firewood (work) would be considered a fun family outing, and yet everyone should go and spend the day on the mountain trying it before discounting it. Make no mistake it is work but a surprisingly enjoyable day. And make sure to also practice proper precautions here as well.

• Hardhat; Eye Protection; Hearing Protection
• Cut Resistant Pants or Chaps; Safety Boots; Leather – Palmed Gloves; Snug Fitting Clothing
• A Safe and Well-Maintained Chain Saw with a Brake (read and follow the owner’s manual.); An Ax or Hammer and Felling Wedges; Safety Can for Chainsaw Fuel – Proper fuel storage will help to prevent explosions and fires.
• First Aid Kit – The life they save could be yours!
• Fire Extinguisher
• If you are not experienced participate in a chainsaw training course before you head out to the woods. Know what you are doing.

The CDC cautions against the use of a generator indoors. While fall brings hunting camps and those last-minute camping trips for the family.

• Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages.
• Install working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and pets.
• Keep the generator dry and protected from rain or flooding. Touching a wet generator or devices connected to one can cause electrical shock.
• Always connect the generator to appliances with heavy-duty extension cords.
• Let the generator cool before refueling. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts can ignite.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

Before you venture out into the coming winter weather, know that you can take precautions to ensure that you arrive at your destination safely and without incident.  Here are our tips to get ready for snow and ice-covered roads, and stupid-freezing temperatures.

• Pay attention to weather and traffic reports on the radio.  Allow extra travel time for inclement weather and/or traffic delays.
• In frigid temperatures, allow the vehicle to adequately warm up before driving.
• Clear the vehicle’s windows, headlights, tail and brake lights of snow and ice.
• Leave ample stopping time between you and the driver in front of you.  Braking distance can be up to nine times greater on snowy, icy surfaces than on dry roads.
• Drive slowly and be cautious on bridges and overpasses – they often are the first to freeze over.
• On snowy roadways, accelerate and brake slowly.  Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is best for regaining traction and avoiding skids.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and you get into a skid, remember S.S.S.
• Stomp on the brakes.  Firmly depress the brake pedal
• Stay on the brakes.  Do not pump the brakes
• Steer where you want the vehicle to go
• If your vehicle does not have ABS, gently pump the brakes to stop the vehicle.  You need to maintain full control of the vehicle.  Refer to the operating manual for proper methods to correct skids.
• During inclement weather, call and tell those at your destination your departure time, your travel route, and your anticipated arrival time.  Ensure they have your cell phone number, as well.
• If you don’t really have to go out, stay home.  Wait until weather and road conditions improve.

Experts also suggest if you’re on the road and become stranded, it is best to remain in the vehicle. If nothing else, you are guaranteed shelter. Other helpful tips include:

• Tie a bright colored cloth (handkerchief, towel, etc.) to the vehicle’s antenna, driver door handle or outside mirror.
• Use your cell phone to call for help.  Even if your phone indicates “No Service,” dial 911.  Many times, 911 will get through because federal regulations require any and all cell towers accept the signal even if your carrier does not otherwise have authorization to use that tower. 
• Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow.  Poisonous gases can filter into the vehicle if the pipe is clogged.
• Run the engine and heater no more than 10 minutes every hour, leaving a downwind window slightly open for ventilation while the engine is running.
• Light a flare or turn on a flashlight to let others know you’re stranded in the vehicle.
• Use floor mats, seat covers and blankets for added warmth.  If you must leave your vehicle during a severe snowstorm or blizzard, secure a line of rope or cord to yourself and the vehicle to avoid becoming lost or disoriented.
• Remain calm. Chances for rescue are better if you remain calm and in your vehicle.
• Keep bottled water in your emergency kit or vehicle.  Never eat snow.  It will chill you and lower your body temperature.  Other items to have in your vehicle’s emergency kit include:
•  Blankets or sleeping bag,
•  Flashlight or battery-powered lantern with extra batteries,
•  Booster (jumper) cables,
•  Emergency flares,
•  Extra clothing such as jackets, boots, hats and gloves,
•  Small shovel and rope to use as a lifeline,
•  Bottled water or juice, nonperishable high-energy snack food,
•  First-aid kit and necessary medications,
•  Sand or non-clumping (clay) cat litter for tire traction if your vehicle gets stuck, and
•  Cell phone, car charger or extra (charged) phone battery.

Up-to-the-minute road conditions are always available by logging onto the Wyoming Travel Information Service’s website, http://www.wyoroad.info/.

See more at https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather#prepare

Hyper-Reach Chosen to Help Protect Lives and Property 

Telephone-based mass notification systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the US to warn citizens about local emergencies, hazards, and other threats.  Now Park County announces they have selected Hyper-Reach to help bring this same life-saving capability to the area.  Hyper-Reach is a state-of-the-art mass emergency notification system designed specifically for public safety.  This service is fully operational beginning December 2023.

Residents and people who work in Park County are encouraged to enroll now (using a Park County address) either by calling or texting “Alert” to 307-213-7177 or by going to the website:  http://hyper-reach.com/wyparksignup.html.

Residents can get emergency alerts via their Alexa-enabled smart speakers just by saying “Alexa, enable Hyper-Reach” and following the Alexa-provided instructions.

Residents can also download the Hyper-Reach Anywhere app on their smartphones.  Hyper-Reach Anywhere is a free smartphone app that allows individual residents to manage and monitor the alerts they receive, both for their home, office, and other addresses they care about, such as those of elderly relatives or friends.

These notification services will be utilized by the Park County Sheriff’s Office, Park County Office of Homeland Security, Cody Police Department, Powell Police Department and the Park County Public Works department to keep the public informed during times requiring emergency notifications.

For residents who had subscribed to the Code Red notification service previously used by Park County, you do not need to sign up again. All prior subscriber information was imported to Hyper-reach.

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