WHP Dispatcher II 2026-01995

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a full-time Dispatcher II for the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Dispatch Program located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position offers a: $2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility. 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 in October.

Requirements

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Dispatch) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Patrol Dispatcher I
Associate's Degree OR 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Dispatch) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Patrol Dispatcher I
Applicants must be able to work shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Applicants must be physically able to hear and record messages transmitted over radio, telephone, or similar devices.
Applicants must not have driving privileges suspended within 3 years of the test date.
Applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation, including a credit check, psychological, polygraph, medical, and drug testing.
Applicants must pass an FBI fingerprint check and must not have any felony convictions or indictments.
Applicants must not have used marijuana within one (1) year of the test date.
Applicants must not have used any other controlled substance within three (3) years of the test date.
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Wyoming Highway Patrol dispatch experience.
Approved public safety dispatch certification.
Good communication and people skills.
Attention to detail, good memory retention, familiarity with computers, and strong typing ability.

Responsibilities

Dispatches law enforcement and other emergency services personnel to specific locations via telephone and two-way radio network.
Monitors the status of field units, assigning additional resources as requested or required, and reaches appropriate and independent decisions from detailed and complex information.
In addition to Wyoming Highway Patrol activities, this position is responsible for dispatching the Game and Fish, Brand Inspectors, Bureau of Land Management, the Wyoming Livestock Board, the Division of Criminal Investigation, State Park Rangers, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Wyoming Outfitter Board.
An individual in this position must possess advanced knowledge of policy, procedures, and equipment operations and must have the ability to relate this knowledge to dispatchers and others.
In the absence of a supervisor, this position may provide support and guidance to less-experienced dispatchers.
Responsibilities may include participating in classroom training, one-on-one training, and in-service training to provide the foundation from which new dispatchers will draw information and build upon it throughout their law enforcement career.
Must acquire 20 hours of POST-certified training every two years to maintain state-required POST certification.