Trooper II applications for Lateral Certified Officers will open soon, and in-person testing will be held on May 11th-12th. This accelerated testing process will be for a hire date of early August 2026.
Applications for the January 2027 Academy Class are open! In-person testing for those applications will be held in Cheyenne, August 24-26, 2026.
Join the Wyoming Highway Patrol and enjoy a rewarding career as a Wyoming State Trooper with the freedom to serve while having the respect and trust of the community as a Guardian of the Cowboy State.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is looking for qualified individuals who are ready to become part of a team dedicated to serving and protecting the people of the great state of Wyoming. Wyoming State Troopers are held to the highest standards and embody professionalism, integrity, courage, discipline, humility, and loyalty at all times. Some of the initial benefits include:
Full pay and benefits upon beginning training
33 credit hours from Laramie County Community College are available to Trooper Recruits upon completion of the 20-week academy
Vacation & Sick leave accrual starting day one
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
Competitive pension plan
457 deferred compensation plan
Take-home patrol car
On-the-job training may be available through the GI Bill
We're excited to offer an abbreviated 6-week onboarding training phase for individuals who meet the qualifications for Trooper II (Wyoming POST Advanced Peace Officer Certification or equivalent, a minimum of two years of certified law enforcement experience).
New hires who meet the qualifications for Trooper II may choose to attend the full 20-week Trooper Basic Academy or the 6-week in-house onboarding training phase before beginning Field Training.
New Troopers are required to stay in the provided housing during training days and successfully complete their designated course of training at the Training Academy in Cheyenne, WY as a condition of their employment.
We are currently offering a $2,000 hiring incentive for all newly hired Wyoming State Troopers!
Please contact the agency recruiter at WHPRecruiting@wyo.gov or by calling (307) 388-9017 to learn more about beginning your career with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
