Trooper

Wyoming State Trooper

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!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Benefits of Living in Wyoming:

• Strong public support for law enforcement within Wyoming
• Multiple Outdoor Recreational Activities for every family member
• Low population
• No state income tax

Necessary Special Requirements:

• 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:
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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…