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Trooper I 2026-00666
State of Wyoming —Wyoming
- $32.99 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Public speaking
- Research
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
TROOPER II 2026-01496
State of Wyoming —Wyoming
- $39.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Public speaking
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Paid holidays

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Trooper I 2026-00666

State of Wyoming -
Wyoming

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Job Details

Full-time
$32.99 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Uniform allowance
Paid housing
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Professional ethics
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$32.99 Hourly

Location

Statewide, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-00666

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

03/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

PSHP07

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and enjoy a rewarding career as a Wyoming State Trooper with the freedom to serve while having the respect and trust of the community as a Guardian of the Cowboy State.

This position offers a: **$2,000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Benefits of Living in Wyoming:

Strong public support for law enforcement within Wyoming
- The most recent WHP Public Satisfaction Survey showed that public perception of the Wyoming Highway Patrol is very good.
- Courtesy & Respectfulness of WHP personnel – 88% in 2024
- WHP responding to situations appropriately – 86% in 2024
- WHP meets expectations for highway patrol – 86% in 2024
Multiple Outdoor Recreational Activities for every family member
Low population
No state income tax

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

WHP APPLICANT TESTING WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Class 112: August 24–26, 2026
Class 113: March 15–17, 2027

Initial Training Benefits:

Paid training from day one
All equipment is issued to you at no cost
Thirty-three (33) college credit hours upon completion of the WHP Basic Academy training program, resulting in two credit diplomas through the WHP partnership with Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- Credit Diploma 1 for WHP Basic Academy (15 credits)
- Credit Diploma 2 for WHP Academy (18 credits)
The WHP is a partner with the United States Veterans Administration's On-The-Job Training Program. Eligible Veterans can receive additional compensation through this program while training with the Patrol. (This is an additional income up to your first two (2) years).

Additional Benefits:

Issued take-home vehicle
Vested in the state retirement program at six years of service; 2.5% per year of service
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Free State housing in certain remote duty stations
Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
Life Insurance
Vacation and sick leave time are accrued monthly
Available Overtime Pay as required
Shift Differential Pay
On Call Pay
Longevity Pay
Compensation Time
Nine Paid Holidays
Up To 16 Hours of Annual Physical Fitness Paid Time Off
Cleaning Allowance
Clothing Allowance

Special Assignment Opportunities:

Executive Protection Detail
Safety Education Advocate
Motor Carrier Inspector
Academy Instructor
Honor Guard
Public Information Officer
Special Response Team
SRT Sniper
Canine Handler
Commercial Carrier Inspector
Crash Investigation Team
Drone Operator
Honor Guard
Tactical Flight Officer
Field Training Officer
Drug Recognition Expert
Alive at 25 Instructor
Child Safety Seat Technician
Firearms Team
Homeland Security Investigations Task Force Officer
US Marshals Fugitive Task Force
Career promotional opportunities to include: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel.

The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Trooper I to fill vacancies across Wyoming. The Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper I enforces the laws of the State of Wyoming through primary contact with the public and has statewide jurisdiction.

WHP Troopers must:

Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
Possess care and compassion for others.
Approach daily activities with confidence, passion, and sincerity.
Be truthful, ethical, accountable, consistent, fair, and predictable.
Maintain a positive outlook while demonstrating patience and understanding of others.

WHP candidates must be able to complete the Wyoming Highway Patrol training academy and field training program. The length of these programs varies based on previous experience and/or certifications. Successful Trooper I candidates must be willing to live and work anywhere in Wyoming; assignments are based on the balance of the desire of the applicant and the needs of the Department, with your duty station assignment provided to you at your time of hire.

Human Resource Contact: Keri Long 307-777-4104 [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Assist with traffic law enforcement, crash investigations, citizen assistance, executive or dignitary protection, safety awareness activities/promotion, and public speaking
Ensure excellent communication skills with the public, peers, chain of command, and internal and external stakeholders in all situations
Anticipate and adapt to changing situations and maintain self-control under stressful situations continuously. This includes working alone while making sound decisions at a moment’s notice.
Administer first/medical aid
Other duties include court appearances, criminal interdiction, commercial vehicle enforcement, education, and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

WHP APPLICANT TESTING:

Each applicant, if approved, must attend WHP testing in person in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Failure to attend this testing process will remove the applicant from the hiring process. Failure at any point in the testing process will remove the applicant from further consideration. You will receive an email prior to testing if you are invited to in-person testing.
- The applicant is responsible for their travel, lodging, meals, and transportation during and for the testing process. The WHP will not pay for or reimburse you for the cost of attending testing.
One week prior to WHP testing, each applicant must have successfully taken and passed the Public Safety Test (PST) (www.PublicSafetyTesting.com). To find locations to take the test: www.ncta-testing.org/interactivemap.
- This test will cost you $62. The WHP will not reimburse you for the cost of the test.
- Failure to take the test one week before WHP testing or failing the PST will preclude the applicant from further consideration in this testing process.

WHP Testing consists of the following:

Orientation with WHP Executive Staff
Physical Fitness Assessment (WYRAP/Row Machine)
If successful with WYRAP, participate in and pass an Oral Interview Board
If successful with the Oral Interview Board, participate in and pass a deception test called EyeDetect
If successful with EyeDetect, participate in and pass a psychological evaluation.

We reserve the right to disqualify any applicant from the hiring process at any time, for any reason, throughout the recruitment period.

Background investigation phase:

Once successful with the WHP Test processes, all successful applicants move into background investigations. The background investigation phase is lengthy and very in-depth. Failure to comply with a request from a background investigator, failure to complete the requirement paperwork, or discovery of a disqualifying factor will disqualify the applicant from continuing in the hiring process.
If successful in the background investigation phase, each successful applicant will be submitted to the WHP Executive Staff for hiring decisions and duty station assignment

WHP ACADEMY:

Every applicant who is hired must successfully attend and pass the WHP State Trooper Academy.
New hires who do not meet the P.O.S.T. standards for advanced peace officer certification must attend the entire minimum 20-week academy.
New hires who qualify for advanced peace officer through P.O.S.T. must attend the 6-week Onboarding.
Both groups start on the same date as part of the WHP Academy.

KNOWLEDGE:

Basic research and understanding of the job duties of a Wyoming State Trooper.
Understand the challenges of Wyoming weather.
Healthy physical fitness and nutrition habits.
Comprehension of the Wyoming Highway Patrol testing process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution:
High School Diploma or Equivalent, PLUS 2 years of work experience working with the public

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Law Enforcement)

Experience:

1 year of work experience working with the public

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Troopers must be able to work shifts, holidays, and weekends.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Have a visual acuity of, or be correctable, 20/20 or better.
All applicants must bring a photo ID (driver's license).
Applicants are required to successfully pass the Public Safety Testing process before attending the testing in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Applicants must pass a series of tests, including a written, oral, physical, psychological, polygraph or equivalent examination, and a drug test, as provided before the appointment.
Before you leave WHP testing, you will be given a list of agency vacancies for you to choose your top three (3) duty station choices from the given vacancy list.
To see if you qualify under P.O.S.T. regulations, please contact the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission directly at 307-358-8213.
When the offer of employment is made, the applicant will also be advised of their assigned duty station.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
**Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a part-time permanent position.
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
For questions and clarification, please contact a Wyoming Highway Patrol Recruiter at [email protected]

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Highway Patrol - Safety & Training

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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