Port of Entry Officer

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 a Port of Entry Officer for the Port of Entry Program in Alpine, 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.

For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website.

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus. See Notes section 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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resources Contact:
Keri Long , Keri.

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• 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 a training setting 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 may be given to applicants who have previous experience with customer service interactions and computer related skills. However, anyone interested in these areas is encouraged to apply. We will provide the successful applicant with training and mentorship to ensure that you have the resources and knowledge needed to succeed.

• 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.

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

No prior experience required

OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

• Duties may be performed at the location and the roadside with the mobile education and enforcement team.
• This position entails shift work that may be specific to a particular location.
• This position will also require you to work outside and in inclement weather at times.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation & Wyoming Highway Patrol is Drug-Free Workplaces.
• The successful applicant will be subjected to a thorough background investigation
• E-Verify: WYDOT…