Career Information
Criminal Justice Professionals and aspiring professionals carry a variety of skills needed to perform their job functions effectively and successfully. These can include resilience and assertiveness, the ability to be open-minded and handle a complex load of responsibility, as well as having the capacity for compassion and respect for all people. It is equally as important that these professionals have the ability to remain calm in challenging or dangerous situations as well as displaying effective communication skills. Most importantly is the ability to problem solve and think critically to see the bigger picture.
| Law Enforcement Officer (local, state, and federal) |
| Correctional Officer |
| Probation/Parole Officer |
| Victim’s Advocate |
| Detective/Criminal Investigator |
| Forensic Science Technician |
| Juvenile/Adult Detention Officer |
| Private Investigator |
| Paralegal |
| Security Officer |
| Attorney |
| Intelligence Agent |
| Criminologist |
| Court Reporter |
| Bailiff |
| Crime Analyst |
| Substance Abuse Counselor |
Salary and Job Outlook – State of Wyoming
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Criminal Justice professionals in Wyoming will continue to be in demand with positive annual increases in the job market by more than 8.6% compared to the national average of 8.1%.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the median annual wage for front-line Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in Wyoming in 2023 is $58,449, with an average hourly rate of $28.10. The top listed school in the State of Wyoming for completing a program in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is Western Wyoming Community College.
National View
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of a police officer or sheriff's patrol officer in the United States is $64,572.