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 I for the Port of Entry Program in Casper, 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 Special Officer, CVSA Inspector, Lead Officer, Port Supervisor, Port Region Manager, and other advancement opportunities such as Mobile Education and Enforcement Teams, Port Operations Manager, Compliance Review, Office of Overweight Loads, Port of Entry Training Coordinator, and Towing and Recovery Program Coordinator.

• $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

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Human Resource 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 commercial vehicles 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 Supervisor 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.

Preferences: 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 of the use of computers, typing, and ten-key, applying knowledge in evaluating and decision making.
• Knowledge of state and federal commercial carrier rules, regulations, and statutes.

Associate's Degree (typically in Business)

No prior experience required

OR

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

None

• Duties may be performed at the location and at 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 me to work outside and in inclement weather at times.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• The successful applicant will be subjected to a thorough background investigation.
• 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, including your rights and responsibilities.
• ** Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus**
• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will…