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Highway Patrol Trooper III 2025-02665

State of Wyoming • United States, United States • 1w ago

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Highway Patrol Trooper III 2025-02665

Salary

$35.68 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-02665

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/04/2025

Closing Date

11/18/2025 11:59 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

PSHP09

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Benefits

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Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This Trooper III position involves routine law-enforcement duties with statewide arrest authority and jurisdiction in Wyoming, including crash investigations, criminal investigations, public relations, and other duties associated with their peace officer status. This position is associated with the Executive Protection Division and the Capitol Security Division. Troopers are responsible for the security of the State Capitol, both Herschler buildings, and the Governor's Residence. Troopers provide Executive protection security for the Governor and spouse, and visiting dignitaries.

Human Resource Contact: Keri Long 307-777-4104 Keri.Long@wyo.gov

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

Trooper III's takes on an additional duty, which is critical to the agency's mission and which requires extensive additional training, certification, and responsibility.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**Applicant must possess the Professional Post Certification through the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Explosive Devices

Knowledge of Street Gang Activity

Knowledge of Extremist Groups

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma /GED/ or equivalent

Experience:

6 years of work experience working with the public, which includes 3 years as a P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement officer or as a Trooper with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Applicant must possess the Professional P.O.S.T. certification through the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission or equivalent certification through another state.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work irregular or extended hours with an ever-changing schedule. Typical

schedules include overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends on a regular basis.

Ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods.

Physically able to respond to and mitigate potentially life-threatening situations.

Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Physically able to safeguard individuals from all forms of security and safety hazards.

Ability to drive and transport individuals in a safe, professional, and efficient manner;

potentially for long periods.

Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, and the use of protective gear and devices.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Wyoming Department of Transportation & Wyoming Highway Patrol are Drug-Free Workplaces.

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 (https://www.e-verify.gov/) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) 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.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts

Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security

Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans

Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement

Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts

Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.

Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .

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