Applications for the January 2026 Academy Class are currently closed, with testing completed in August 2025. Applications for the August 2026 Academy Class are now open. In-person testing for those applications will be held in Cheyenne March 16-18, 2026. Please note that application and prerequisite completion are required in advance of in-person testing.
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Now Hiring for Trooper I, Pre-certified Trooper II, Dispatcher and Port Officer! Entry level Trooper applications will open soon!
Become a Wyoming State Trooper
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!
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.
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