WHP DISTPATCHER I 2026-01769
Salary
$22.94 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01769
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Department of Transportation
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
PSDI04
Description and Functions
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. We are currently seeking a Dispatcher I for the Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatch Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Wyoming Highway Patrol are leaders and partners in public safety, ensuring a safer tomorrow.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is looking for candidates who want a rewarding career and to make a difference. If youre able to calmly and accurately process information, sometimes during high-stress or emergencies, then this job may be perfect for you! At the Wyoming Highway Patrol, were committed to making a difference while serving with compassion and professionalism. To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view below:
A Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatcher I is the entry-level WHP dispatch personnel. Formal classroom and on-the-job training introduce this unique career field to successful candidates, providing basic knowledge, fundamentals, and procedures needed in this position. WHP dispatchers provide the vital communications link between the public and emergency services, utilizing a two-way radio system and extensive computer operations. With an emphasis on officer safety, WHP dispatchers also ensure law enforcement officers receive the necessary assistance and backup. WHP dispatchers require excellent interpersonal skills, good memory retention, and the ability to calmly and accurately process information under pressure. Work involves rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
When the unexpected happens on Wyoming's vast highways, yours is the first voice of hope. We arent just looking for operators; we are looking for the backbone of public safety-the steady hands and sharp minds who guide our Troopers and protect our citizens. Are you ready to level up? Please complete your application today to see if you have what it takes to join our agency and be ready to begin our next training phase.
This position offers:
Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. It is home to Cheyenne Frontier Days, which is held over ten days centered around the last full week in July, is known as the largest outdoor rodeo and western festival in the world, and the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, with exhibits about early rodeos and artifacts like 19th-century passenger wagons. Wyoming is one of the few states with no state income tax.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resource Contact: Keri Long 307-777-4104 Keri.Long@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants exhibiting highly desired attributes such good communication and people skills; attention to detail; good memory retention; familiarity with computers; and strong typing ability.
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.
Must be a US Citizen
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Dispatch)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
OR
Education:
Associates Degree
Experience:
No prior experience required
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Candidates hired into this classification typically qualify to promote to a PSDI06 (Dispatcher II: $29.41 hourly) within two years.
Applicants must not have driving privilege suspensions within three (3) years of the test date.
Applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation, including a credit check and psychological, polygraph, medical, and drug testing.
Applicants must pass an FBI fingerprint check and must not have any felony convictions or indictments.
Applicants must not have used marijuana within one (1) year of the test date.
Applicants must not have used any other controlled substance within three (3) years of the test date.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Please note these positions will not be hired untill after 10/1/2026.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and 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 part-time permanent 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 forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12 month period.
If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Supplemental Information
To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at: www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(PSDI04) How many years of experience or transferable skills do you have that would help you succeed in this role? Which of the following best describes your work experience with answering phones, working with computers, dealing with the public or working in dispatch?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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Which of the following highly desired attributes do you possess? Please check all that apply.
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Are you fluent in the English language (reading, writing, speaking)?
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Are you a US Citizen?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
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Employer State of Wyoming
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General Description Section
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002
Phone 307-777-7188
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