Port of Entry Officer — Public Safety Career
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Government
Government Administration
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. As an agency, the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and WYDOT are leaders and partners in public safety, ensuring a safer tomorrow.
The WHP within WYDOT is seeking Port of Entry Officers for the Port of Entry Program in Sundance, Wyoming. The WHP Ports of Entry enhance highway safety and help preserve the highway infrastructure while providing various services essential to commercial vehicle operations throughout the State of Wyoming.
Port of Entry Officers have multiple advancement opportunities during their career, including Officer, Special Officer, CVSA Inspector, Lead Officer, Port Supervisor, Port Region Manager, and other advancement opportunities such as Mobile Education and Enforcement Teams, Quality Control, Compliance Review, Office of Overweight Loads, Port of Entry Training Coordinator, and Towing and Recovery Program Coordinator.
This position offers:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Sundance, Wyoming - where ‘the kid’ got his name. The Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains offer outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, and rodeos. Sundance is a quiet town that comes alive with Summer traffic to Devil’s Tower and the Sturgis Bike Rally. Rapid City, South Dakota, is about an hour away if you're looking for more to do.
Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE! for detailed information, or youcan watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resources Contact:Keri Long / /Keri.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Work the counter at Ports of Entry and inspect the paperwork of commercial carrier drivers.
- Weigh and measure trucks to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and statutes.
- Verify and issue permits to commercial carriers.
- Collect fees and maintain and reconcile a cash drawer daily.
- These officers may spend considerable time in training with the lead officer learning the Port of Entry system's requisite policies and procedures.
- These officers will be expected to become qualified to issue summons (citations) for violations of specific State Statutes regarding the safe and legal movement of commercial vehicles in Wyoming.
Preference will be given to those with computer skills.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge and use of computers, typing, and ten-key.
- Knowledge in evaluating and decision-making.
- Knowledge of state and federal commercial carrier rules, regulations, and statutes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
1-3 years of progressive work experience in office communications
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
OR
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Business)
Experience:
No prior experience required
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