Jobs and Careers

WHP Dispatcher I 2026-01769

State of Wyoming

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026

💰 $45,880/yr

About the role

Posting number: 2026-01769

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: PSDI04 - HIGHWAY PATROL DISPATCHER I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Public Safety, Transportation, Law Enforcement, Customer Service, Dispatch, 911 Telecommunications

Summary

Open Until Filled

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 you're 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, we're 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 aren't 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:

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section for Eligibility
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

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:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
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!

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