Trooper I 2026-00666

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Aid in 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.
• Adapt to changing situations and maintain self-control under stressful situations continuously.
• Administer first/medical aid.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Brought a photo ID (driver's license).
• Pass a series of tests, including a written, oral, physical, psychological, polygraph or equivalent examination, and a drug test, as provided before the appointment.

Qualifications

• Basic research and understanding of the job duties of a Wyoming State Trooper.
• Healthy physical fitness and nutrition habits.
• Knowledge of the Wyoming Highway Patrol testing process.

Benefits

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details provided).
• 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.
• Additional benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays.
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities.

Schedule

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

Pay

Details on pay structure available here.

Special Assignment Opportunities

• Executive Protection Detail
• Safety Education Advocate
• Motor Carrier Inspector
• Academy Instructor
• Honor Guard
• Public Information Officer
• Special Response Team (SRT)
• 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

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed to qualify for the hiring bonus.
• For questions and clarification, please contact a Wyoming Highway Patrol Recruiter at whprecruiting@wyo.gov.