SHERIFF
Washakie County Sheriff's Office
100 North 10th Street Worland WY 82401
Sheriff Austin T. Brookwell
Phone: (307)-347-2242
Fax: (307)-347-6110
Email: abrookwell@so.washakiecountywy.gov
Washakie County Detention Center Contact Information
Phone: (307)-347-4581
Fax: (307)-347-4275
Email: jail@so.washakiecountywy.gov
Additional Resources
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Washakie County Sheriff's Office Mission Statement
The mission of the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office, is to provide for the safety and security of the public, as well as consistent, professional, progressive and unbiased law enforcement services to all citizens within Washakie County. We accomplish our mission through teamwork, individual feedback from both employees and citizens, being involved within the community by supporting local activities, organizations, and by maintaining and sustaining proactive modern law enforcement practices that are ethically and fiscally responsible to the community who we are entrusted to serve and protect.
Law Enforcement Agencies within Washakie County
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Washakie County Sheriff’s Office
Worland Police Department - (307)-347-4253 - Fax (307)-347-6110
https://www.cityofworland.org/police
Washakie County Sheriff's Office and Worland Police Department are housed in the Washakie County Law Enforcement Center in downtown Worland. Both agencies work closely together to coordinate efforts to provide safety and security to the citizens of Worland, Ten Sleep, and all other areas of Washakie County.
State Law Enforcement Contacts
Wyoming Highway Patrol – (307)-777-4321
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation - (307)-777-7181
Wyoming Game and Fish - (307)-777-4600
Washakie County Sheriff's Office Services
Patrol Division
Washakie County Patrol Division is responsible for all Washakie County Sheriff’s Office criminal investigations. They are responsible for actively patrolling all areas of Washakie County and serving civil process papers. Along with many other duties as assigned by the Sheriff.
All patrol deputies are Public Notaries.
Patrol Deputies
Captain Chris Hazen
Deputy Jonathan West
Deputy Colleen McClain
Deputy Travis Thatcher
Deputy Chad Carlton
Deputy Jeff Neal
Deputy Ken Blosser
Detention Division
Washakie County Detention Center is responsible for housing and taking care of all individuals who are arrested and who are facing criminal charges within Washakie County.
Fingerprints are also provided for the General public. Please call 307-347-4581 to schedule a fingerprint appointment. (Livescan fingerprints only) Please have an I.D. and $10.00 exact change.
Detention Deputies
Deputy Tiffany Burgess
Deputy Bradley Munn
Deputy Nick Konkowski
Deputy Tayson Skolrud
Dispatch Division
Washakie County Dispatch Center is responsible for answering all 911 emergency calls within Washakie County. They also answer all administrative phone calls for both Worland PD and the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office. The dispatch center is also responsible for dispatching all emergency services within Washakie County.
All of our dispatchers are Public Notaries.
Dispatch Deputies
Sergeant Morgan Muller
Deputy Alexis Salzman
Deputy Keonna Herman
Deputy Yesenia Herrera
Deputy Natasha Ornelas
Civil Process Service / Conceal Firearm Permits
Contact Washakie County Sheriff's Office Administrative Assistant Carrie Wall at 307-347-2242 for details on civil process service and conceal carry permit inquiries. Most documents for concealed firearm permits can be obtained on the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Conceal Firearm Website; link is below:
https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/concealed-firearm-permits
Vin Checks
Vin checks can be provided to the citizens of Washakie County by either bringing the property to the Law Enforcement Center or calling 307-347-2242 and asking for a patrol deputy to come to where the property is located.
Inmate Funds
The Washakie County Detention Center is now using two companies to manage commissary and inmate funds. These companies are called Pinnacle Correctional Services and Lockdown. With this change, we will NO longer accept any cash or money orders during inmate visitation. There is a kiosk in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center where funds may be added to an inmates account.
For people who would like to add money to an inmates account online please click the logo below. You will have to register an account and then select Wyoming then select Washakie County. Here you should be able to see the inmate you would like to add the money to.
Washakie County Search and Rescue
Washakie County Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization which is commanded directly by the Sheriff of Washakie County. Washakie County SAR provides many services to the citizens of Washakie County mostly with searching for lost individuals who may need rescued. Along with any other tasks or missions as assigned by the Sheriff.
If you would like to volunteer for Washakie County Search and Rescue, please go to the Law Enforcement Center and pick up an application.
If you would like to donate to Washakie County Search and Rescue you can mail a check to 100 North 10th Street Worland WY 82401, stop by the Law Enforcement Center and drop off a check or cash, or click the link below.
WCSO Blank Application 2023 fillable.pdfEmployment
If you would like to apply for the Washakie County Sheriff's Office, please fill out the application and include a resume and either mail it in to or drop it off at 100 North 10th Street in Worland WY 82401, or email it to Captain Chris Hazen at chazen@so.washakiecountywy.gov.
Current Openings as of September 23rd, 2024:
1 Detention Deputy position. This will be open until filled.
1 Dispatch Deputy position. This will be opened until filled.
Patrol and Detention Qualifications:
Cannot have a felony conviction
No convictions involving domestic violence
No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.
No criminal convictions as defined by Wyoming P.O.S.T.
Dispatcher Qualifications:
Cannot have a felony conviction
No convictions involving domestic violence
No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
No criminal convictions as defined by Wyoming P.O.S.T.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
Health Reimbursement Account
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
State Retirement Plan with 20 year retirement
457(b) Deferred Compensation.
Paid time off including vacation and sick.
Washakie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Hiring Process:
Complete the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office Application
Pre-Employment Questionnaire
Written Test
Oral Board Interview
Physical Fitness Test (Patrol and Detention only)
In-depth Background Investigation
Background Interview
Psychological Test
Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Screen
"Thank you everyone for all of the support you show day in and day out for the Law Enforcement Agencies within our county."
-Sheriff Austin T. Brookwell