Become a Wyoming State Trooper

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!

Fill out the "Trooper Career Information Request" form to be contacted by a member of our agency with more inforamtion, or click the application link above to apply today.