Correctional Officer Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility 2026-02682

State of Wyoming; Torrington (WY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

State retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

The State of Wyoming, Department of Corrections, seeks Corrections Officers for the Torrington area to ensure safety and security within a medium-security facility. The role emphasizes training, lawful enforcement, and maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and 0-1 year of experience in a correctional setting. The position offers comprehensive benefits, career development, and the chance to earn POST certification within the first

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of security measures and procedures to maintain a safe facility.
• De-escalation techniques and calm, verbal conflict resolution.
• Strong situational awareness and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate responses.

Aufgaben

• Enforce rules and regulations within the facility.
• Respond to post orders and supervise inmates at various posts.
• Assist in searches for contraband and monitor inmate movements.
• Observe daily inmate activities and report security violations.
• Conduct daily counts and coordinate housing/control operations.
• Provide safe transport of inmates as required.
• Participate in required training and maintain correctional standards.

Kenntnisse

Security measures knowledge

De-escalation skills

Situational awareness

Observation skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking observant, resilient, and communicative Correctional Officers for the Department of Corrections the Wyoming Medium Correctional Instituition Torrington. We provide 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 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. This facility serves as a primary education and treatment center for inmates identified as requiring high levels of protective custody, as well as those who need medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive and behavioral, and/or sex offender treatment services. The Wyoming Department of Corrections operates this medium-security facility. This position is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and security and is considered a Law Enforcement position, and is receiving a 20-year retirement package. Successful candidates are awarded Correctional Officer Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment and receive excellent training. For those residing in Torrington, we offer services, events, recreational activities, and other information to make living and working in the area a great experience.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan forLaw Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, please click here

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail] or 307-777-6136

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.
• Commitment to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.
• Ability to safely operate a state-owned or authorized vehicle to travel between facilities as required.
• Will be required to provide supplemental security support for all DOC facilities.

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.
• Must have High School diploma or GED

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.
• Skills in conflct De-escalation Ability to calm situations using verbal communication and active listening
• Skills in Situational Awareness and Observation Keen attention to detail
• Skills in problem solving to assess situations and select the proper response.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience in a Correctional Setting

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

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 prior to the 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
• This is an entry-level position, and career opportunities are available
• 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 a drug test prior to the appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of 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, a 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 includes 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 awarded Correctional Officer Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.