Contract Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper 2026-02243

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Wyoming - Wyoming Highway Patrol in Cheyenne is seeking qualified security personnel with Advanced or Professional P.O.S.T. Certification to provide protection for the Capitol and Hod building complex. The role supports executive protection and public safety, with hours based on agency needs and flexible full-time scheduling.

Preferred candidates must hold the specified P.O.S.T. certification and demonstrate ability to work under pressure, manage emergencies, and communicate effectively

Qualifications

• Applicants must have Advanced or Professional P.O.S.T. Certification.
• Experience in security, protection, or law enforcement preferred.
• Must be able to work irregular or extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods and respond to life-threatening situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for the Capitol Complex.
• Executive or Dignitary Protection, Safety Awareness Activities/Promotion, Public Speaking, and Citizen Assistance.
• Ensure excellent communication skills with the Public, Peers, Chain of Command, and Internal and External Stakeholders in all situations.
• Anticipate and adapt to continuously changing situations and maintain self-control under stressful situations.
• Administer First/Medical Aid.
• Other Trooper II duties include court appearances, criminal interdiction, commercial vehicle enforcement, education, assisting with traffic law enforcement, crash investigations, and other tasks as assigned.

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Highway Patrol is looking for former Troopers and Law Enforcement Officers who have their Advanced or Professional P.O.S.T. Certification and are looking to work flexible full-time hours. This position supports Executive Protection, providing security for the Capitol and Herschler buildings, located in Cheyenne.

This is a full-time, at-will positionto accommodate applicants as a hire-back. Hours are based on agency needs and are not guaranteed.

Human Resource Contact: Keri Long307-777-4104 [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

• Provide security for the Capitol Complex
• Executive or Dignitary Protection, Safety Awareness Activities/Promotion, Public Speaking, and Citizen Assistance.
• Ensure excellent communication skills with the Public, Peers, Chain of Command, and Internal and External Stakeholders in all situations.
• Anticipate and adapt to continuously changing situations and maintain self-control under stressful situations. This includes working alone while making sound decisions at a moment's notice.
• Administer First/Medical Aid.
• Other Trooper II duties include court appearances, criminal interdiction, commercial vehicle enforcement, education, assisting with traffic law enforcement, crash investigations, and other tasks as assigned.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

**Applicants with a current Advanced or Professional P.O.S.T. Certification or equivalent from other states are encouraged to apply. Prior training and certifications must meet the minimum qualifications for a Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper II position.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of State Statutes, Commercial Vehicle Rules, and Regulations (State and Federal)
• Knowledge of WHP Operational Policies and Memoranda, Rules of Criminal Procedure, and SEMM policy
• Knowledge of Wyoming Highway System, Local, State, and Supreme Court Decisions, IIS Structure and Protocol
• Knowledge of WYDOT Basic Operating Policy, Snow Plans, Construction Traffic Control Techniques, and WYDOT Organizational Structure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

See "Preferences"

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work irregular or extended hours. Schedules may include overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• 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
• This is an At-Will Employment Contract with no expectation of continued employment and may be dismissed at any time without cause or reason.
• 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 aboutE-Verify,including your rights and responsibilities.

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.

Human Resource Contact: Keri Long307-777-4104 [e-mail]