PORT OF ENTRY OFFICER I 2026-02204

State of Wyoming

  • Sundance, WY
  • 8 days ago
  • $21.36 Per Hour

Highlights

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. (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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSundance, WY

Description

PORT OF ENTRY OFFICER I 2026-02204

Salary

$21.36 Hourly

Location

Sundance, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02204

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

PSPE04

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

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. 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 Port of Entry Officers for the Port of Entry Program in Sundance, 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

  • Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Sundance, Wyoming - where 'the kid' got his name. The Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains offer outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, and rodeos. Sundance is a quiet town that comes alive with Summer traffic to Devil's Tower and the Sturgis Bike Rally. Rapid City, South Dakota, is about an hour away if youre looking for more to do. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!

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 457(b) 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 benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources 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.

  • Work the counter at Ports of Entry and inspect the paperwork of commercial carrier drivers.
  • Weigh and measure trucks to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and statutes.
  • Verify and issue permits to commercial carriers.
  • Collect fees and maintain and reconcile a cash drawer daily.
  • These officers may spend considerable time in training with the lead officer learning the Port of Entry systems requisite policies and procedures.
  • These officers will be expected to become qualified to issue summons (citations) for violations of specific State Statutes regarding the safe and legal movement of commercial vehicles in Wyoming.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those with computer skills.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge and use of computers, typing, and ten-key.
  • Knowledge in evaluating and decision-making.
  • Knowledge of state and federal commercial carrier rules, regulations, and statutes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience in office communications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

OR

Education:

Associates Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

No prior experience required

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Duties may be performed at the location and the roadside with the mobile education and enforcement team.
  • This position entails shift work that may be specific to a particular location.
  • This position will also require work outside and in inclement weather at times.

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-exempt

  • The successful applicant will be subjected to a thorough background investigation.

  • The Wyoming Department of Transportation & 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 full-time 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

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Highway Patrol - Port of Entry - North Region Mgr.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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:

  • Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
  • Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
  • Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
  • Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
  • Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
  • Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
  • Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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!.

01

(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.)

  • High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
  • Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
  • Associates Degree
  • Associates Degree and additional coursework
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
  • Masters Degree
  • Masters Degree and additional coursework
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
  • None of the Above

02

(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.)

  • 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
  • 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
  • 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
  • 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
  • 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
  • N/A

03

(PSPE04) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Business or Office Communications? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: office experience in a clerical, administrative, management setting, port of entry experience.)

  • No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
  • Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • More than three (3) years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05

(AA)Please choose your most accurate skill level in using a computer.

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • None

06

(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

  • Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Wyoming Workforce Center
  • Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
  • Career Fair
  • Human Resources Division
  • Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
  • Current State Employee
  • Other

07

(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.

08

(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

09

(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.

  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not a veteran

10

(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.

  • Current State Employee
  • Veteran - DD214 Attached
  • Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
  • Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
  • None of the above

11

(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.

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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