Port Of Entry Officer
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. 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 :
- 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, rodeos, and hiking. Sundance is a quiet town that comes alive with Summer traffic to Devils 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!
Human Resource 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.Preferences : Preference will be given to those with computer skills.
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
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-exemptThe successful applicant will be subjected to a thorough background investigation.The Wyoming Department of Transportation & Wyoming Highway Patrol are Drug-Free Workplaces.Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonusTemporary 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.