Port of Entry Officer I 2026-02525
About this role
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 a Port of Entry Officer for the Port of Entry Program in Cheyenne, 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
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! Click here for detailed information , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefits package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/administration/strategic_performance/mission_vision_values_1.html
Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the Old West's history.. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" – Cheyenne Frontier Days –known as the largest outdoor rodeo and western festival in the world, held the last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.