Correctional Officer Wyoming Womens Center 2026-02621

State of Wyoming; Lusk (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

State Retirement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Corrections seeks observant and resilient Correctional Officers for the Wyoming Women’s Center in Lusk. You will enforce rules, supervise inmates, respond to post orders, and maintain security across living, programming, and perimeter areas.

Eligibility includes completing POST certification within one year, being 18+, US citizen, valid driver’s license, and absence of felony or DV convictions. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 year of progressive work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Must meet agency requirements including age, citizenship, driver's license, and conduct standards.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations within the facility.
• Respond to post orders at varied posts and monitor inmate activity.
• Supervise inmates performing jobs and monitor compliance with safety protocols.
• Assist in searches for contraband and maintain security of living and program areas.
• Conduct daily inmate counts and support movement between housing and central control areas.
• Transport inmates as needed between facilities and within boundaries.

Skills

Conflict De-escalation

Situational Awareness

Active listening

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking observant, resilient, and communicative Correctional Officers for the Department of Corrections Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk to maintain safe, secure, and orderly operations within the WWC facility. 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 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.

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
• 20- year State Retirement pension for Law Enforcementand additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In order to maintain institutional safety standards, the position requires the following:
• Enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts.
• Modeling appropriate, pre-social behavior.
• Supervising inmates in the performance of various jobs; modeling appropriate, pre-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 that monitor 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 processing of released inmates.
• Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable level.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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
• 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.
• 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, 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.

Wyoming Women's Center

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