Port of Entry Officer

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 a Port of Entry Officer 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.

The position is open until filled.

• 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.
• Engage in training with the lead officer learning the Port of Entry system's requisite policies and procedures.
• Become qualified to issue summons (citations) for violations of State Statutes regarding the safe and legal movement of commercial vehicles in Wyoming.

Multiple advancement opportunities include Officer, Special Officer, CVSA Inspector, Lead Officer, Port Supervisor, Port Region Manager, and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressive office communications experience, or an Associate's Degree (typically in Business).
• No prior experience required if an Associate's Degree is present.

Knowledge

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

Preference given to those with computer skills.

• Duties may be performed at the location and roadside with the mobile education and enforcement team.
• Position entails shift work specific to particular location.
• Work outside and in inclement weather at times.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays.
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities.
• Additional benefits: voluntary life insurance, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, multiple retirement options, generous paid leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, training and professional development, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program.

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligible for qualifying applicant).

Human Resource Contact:
Keri Long – 307‑777‑4104 – Keri.

Long

FLSA:
Non‑exempt. WYDOT and WHP are drug‑free workplaces. E‑Verify used to confirm eligibility. Successful applicant will undergo thorough background investigation.