Description

The Wyoming Highway Patrol was established in 1933, quickly becoming known as the "Guardians of the Cowboy State," providing law enforcement to the 9th largest state in the Nation. This position manages all work activities for the Wyoming Highway Patrol, administrating a department of approximately207 sworn and over 170 civilian employees that are dedicated to keeping Wyoming roads safe. In addition to patrolling the highways of Wyoming, the Wyoming Highway Patrol provides statewide dispatch for state law enforcement, commercial motor vehicle regulation through the Ports of Entry and the Executive Detail for the Governor of Wyoming. As a member of the Wyoming Department of Transportation Executive Team, the Colonel serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Human Resource Contact: Liz Guille at elizabeth.guille@wyo.gov

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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Requirements

PREFERENCES: 

        Preference will be given to those with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business or public administration, social services, education or another related field.

        In addition, eight to ten years of work experience in law enforcement, with experience at the level of Captain or Administrator.

        Applicant must possess or be eligible for Professional Certification through Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission, within their jurisdiction.

        Experience in program development, rule and policymaking, budgetary responsibility, as well as development of long-and short-range goals and plans for the Highway Patrol.

KNOWLEDGE: 

Knowledge of methods and techniques of law enforcement.

Knowledge of management and negotiation skills.

Knowledge in application of knowledge in evaluation, policy-making, decision-making and direction of work activities.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with representatives of law enforcement, government, public and patrol personnel.