Correctional Officer
Company: Wyoming DOC
Location: Lusk
Posted on: April 9, 2025
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Job Description:
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public
safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe,
supportive working environment for our employees.
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We are now seeking Correctional Officers for the Wyoming Women's
Center in Lusk, Wyoming. The Wyoming Women's Center (WWC) was
established in 1981. It serves as a primary education and treatment
center for female inmates. WWC provides programming, vocational,
recreational, and educational programs to allow the WDOC to reduce
recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention. This
position is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and
security and is considered a Law Enforcement position receiving the
20-year retirement and state benefits package.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *The listed functions are illustrative only
and are not intended to describe every function that may be
performed at the job level.
*To maintain institutional safety standards, the position requires
the following:*
* Enforcement of rules and regulations.
* Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts.
* Supervising inmates in the performance of various jobs; modeling
appropriate, pro-social behavior.
* Assisting in a variety of searches, including checking for
contraband items.
* Observing daily inmate living, programming, work areas, and the
perimeter fence line, reporting security violations.
* Conducting daily scheduled counts of inmates.
* Assuming duties of housing control centers, central control
centers, and inmate living areas monitoring inmate movements.
* Becoming familiar with inmate names and characteristics for
easier identification of inmate movements and infractions.
* Assisting in restraining unruly inmates, utilizing the minimum
amount of force required.
* Assisting in transporting inmates within and off institution
boundaries, including inter- and intra-state predetermined
destinations.
* Assisting in processing newly incarcerated inmates or the
appropriate out processing of released inmates.
* Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable
level.
Qualifications
*PREFERENCES/\*\*AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:*
\*\*Must be at least 18 years of age
\*\*Must be a U.S. Citizen
\*\*Must have a valid driver's license
\*\*Must not have a felony or domestic violence conviction.
*KNOWLEDGE:*
* Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions
necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*
*Education: *High School Diploma or GED
*Experience: *0-1 year of progressive work experience in a
Correctional Setting *Certificates, Licenses,
Registrations:*None
Necessary Special Requirements
*PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:*
* Candidates must successfully pass a background/reference check,
medical and psychological evaluation, physical fitness exam,
urinalysis drug screen, and other pre-employment testing before
appointment.
* Candidates must have the ability to work overtime as required and
the ability to work on any shift, holidays, and weekends.
*NOTES:*
* FLSA: Non-Exempt
* The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while
employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a
background/reference check, medical evaluation, and urinalysis drug
test before appointment.
* WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking,
carrying, possessing, or introducing smoking materials, smokeless
tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and
grounds.
* WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical,
dental, and life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid
holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement
and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and
opportunities for advancement.
* WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for
facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must
meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for
employment.
* REQUIRED: All successful candidates will be required to complete
an initial training period and be awarded Correctional Officer
Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training
(POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.26 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Morning shift
* Night shift
Work Location: In person
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