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Wyoming Highway Patrol - Lateral Trooper

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Wyoming Highway Patrol - Lateral Trooper

Last updated on November 12, 2024
PST Partner Agency since January 03, 2019

Vacancies: 18

Testing Deadline: April 14, 2025.

Important Information

DEADLINE

Wyoming Highway Patrol is establishing an eligibility list for its next hiring cycle. The testing deadline for the next hiring cycle is April 14, 2025, by 5 pm. You must be available for additional screening at WHP in Cheyenne, WY, on April 16-18, 2025.

If you are unsure whether you qualify, please contact agency recruiter Trooper Anthony Landers at anthony.landers@wyo.gov or (307) 388-9017.

TESTING FOR WHP

You may select any test site/location, or Remote Testing option that offers the law enforcement written exam.

WYOMING HIGHWAY PATROL PROCESS


  • Complete your written PST exam
  • Wyoming Highway Patrol requires you to also complete an online application process (separate from the PST exam) before your testing scores and application will be considered. You can access that application by clicking the following link: Trooper II
  • You may complete the Wyoming online application before or after you complete your PST written exam.
  • WHP will conduct additional agency screening in Cheyenne, WY, on April 16-18, 2025 for the next hiring cycle.

MORE INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns about the disqualifiers, please contact our background investigator Ryan Greenawalt at 307-777-3916.

Community Information

Wyoming is where the untamed spirit of the West and majestic natural beauty open your mind and invigorate your senses to release your own inner freedom and sense of adventure. Wyoming offers abundance of outdoor activities and is known for its world-renowned hunting and fishing.

Department Information

The Wyoming Highway Patrol are leaders and partners in public safety ensuring a safer tomorrow. They are looking for candidates who are committed to serving and protecting the public through enforcement, education, and partnerships while earning the trust and respect of those we serve through compassion and professionalism. Successful candidates shall be dedicated to fostering organizational pride by exemplifying the following essential core values; Integrity, Courage, Discipline, Loyalty, Diligence, Humility, Optimism, and Conviction. We are the "Guardians of the Cowboy State".

Area Information

County: WY
Population: 549,319
# of Staff: 208 Sworn Positions

Hiring Status

Wyoming Highway Patrol - Lateral Trooper has 18 vacancies.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is April 14, 2025.

The Wyoming Highway Patrol conducts two testing cycles per year and will fill vacancies on a need by need basis.

Salary Information

Starting pay for Trooper I is $29.30 hr. Starting salary for Trooper II with Advanced Peace Officer Certification is $32.81 hr.

Benefit Information

Obtain Trooper II pay within 1-3 years.

Trooper II starting pay for Advanced Peace Officer Certification is $32.81.

State Retirement (employee contributes only 2.64% monthly salary)

Deferred compensation

Medical insurance (including dental option)

No state income tax

Longevity pay (increases with years of service)

Vacation time (increases with years of service)

36 College Credit Hours at the completion of the Academy

Sick leave

Take-home car

Immediate accessibility to the outdoors

Accrue Comp. time option

Military Leave

Veterans Administration Benefit

Wyoming Highway Patrol - Lateral Trooper Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age Minimum age 21 at the date of hire.
Max age 65
Citizenship US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Must have a valid Wyoming Driver's License after 1 year from the date of hire.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Conviction of a felony in this State or an offense in another State which would be a felony if committed in this State.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Information needs to be disclosed prior to background process.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Visual acuity must be 20/20 in each eye, or correctable to 20/20 or better as indicated below:

Uncorrected visual acuity greater than 20/100 must be corrected to 20/20 or better through the use of soft contact lenses or glasses.

Uncorrected visual acuity between 20/20 and 20/100 may be corrected to 20/20 or better through the use of hard or soft contact lenses or glasses.
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification Applicant must possess the Basic Certification through the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission and possess a "Advanced Peace Officer Certificate" or an equivalent from another state, as recognized by Wyoming P.O.S.T based on years of service and training hours. This will be determined by the Wyoming P.O.S.T. Commission.

For questions and clarification please contact the Wyoming Highway Patrol Safety and Training Division at 307-777-4303.
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant Within the last two years of testing.
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Wyoming Highway Patrol - Lateral Trooper Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.
Other
Automatic Conviction of a felony in this State or an offense in another State which would be a felony if committed in this State.

Conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude.

Conviction of any offense involving the unlawful sale, manufacture, or production of a controlled substance.

Conviction of any offense involving the unlawful use, sale, manufacture, production or possession of prescription drugs.

Conviction of one D.U.I. within the previous four (4) years, or two D.U.I. convictions within the previous ten (10) years, or three D.U.I. convictions in a lifetime.

Has any pending criminal proceedings or is under investigation for a crime.

Has a documented history of physical violence, or has been convicted of a crime of “Domestic Violence” as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 921 (a)(33)(A).

Maintains an ongoing relationship with individual(s) who have been convicted of felony crimes and who are reputed to be involved in recent or current felonious activity.

Any violation of public trust while previously employed in law enforcement or other public service.

A recent or current affiliation with, and/or support of, any organization or group which advocates the violent overthrow of the State or of the United States Government, or whose professed goals are contrary to the interest of public safety and welfare.

Deceptive results of a polygraph examination regarding the applicant’s background.

Evidence that the applicant has willfully provided false or misleading information during the application process, in his/her written application or Personal History Statement, or has cheated during any portion of the testing process.

Any revocation, suspension, denial, or disqualification of a driver’s license or driving privileges where the suspension, denial, or disqualification ended within a three year period prior to the start of the testing process.

Any conclusion by an oral interview panel that the applicant is unsuited for police work.

Three prior rejections from the recruit testing and hiring process as the result of a failed background investigation, an unsuitable psychological assessment rating or any combination thereof.
Potential Commission of an undiscovered felony.

Conviction of a gross misdemeanor in this State or any offense in another State which would be a gross misdemeanor if committed in this State.

Conviction of an offense resulting in incarceration.

Conviction of D.U.I. more than four (4) years preceding the date of application.

Has had a driver’s license suspended, revoked or canceled within the last three years, or has had two or more suspensions, cancellations or revocations.

Three or more hazardous moving traffic violations during the three year period preceding the application date.

Fraudulent use of unemployment or sick leave benefits in the previous ten years.

Prior termination for cause from a law enforcement agency.

Separation from any branch of the United States Armed Forces under less than “honorable” conditions, or has separated honorably form the Armed Forces for reasons of unsuitability or misconduct.

Unfavorable recommendations from past or present references, employers, creditors or landlords.

A demonstrated lack of financial responsibility.

A history of sporadic or inconsistent employment.

A conclusion by any Physician, Psychiatrist or Psychologist which questions the applicant’s suitability to perform the duties of a State Trooper.

A history of alcohol or controlled substance use which has hampered job performance at any time during the five years immediately preceding the date of application.

Conviction of any offense involving the unlawful use or possession of a controlled substance.

Use of marijuana within the last two years from date of application.

Use of illicit drugs within the last five years from date of application.

Sold, produced, cultivated or transported marijuana or any other controlled substance.

Any other factor, or combination of factors, which would limit or prohibit the applicant from functioning successfully as a member of the Wyoming Highway Patrol, or which would be detrimental to the Department.

Contact Information

Wyoming Highway Patrol - Lateral Trooper

Trooper Anthony Landers
5300 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009 WY County
307-388-9017

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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