Security Guard 2026-01012

State of Wyoming; Evanston (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plans (Pension and 457(b))

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

State of Wyoming's Wyoming State Hospital is seeking a dedicated security professional to help protect patients, staff, and visitors. This on-site role focuses on emergency response, patrols, and maintaining a safe environment within a state government facility.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to contribute to community well‑being while advancing a public-sector career.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies and security calls involving patients and staff.
• Patrol and assist as needed by vehicle or on foot.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly fire drills, evaluate and document each area's performance during the drill, and participate in briefings afterward to suggest ways to become more efficient and identify what may have been done incorrectly.
• Maintain safety equipment
• Transportation of staff and other individuals
• Respond to patient behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative patient behaviors.
• Assist local law enforcement with emergency detentions
• Train staff in the use of mechanical restraints
• Ensure staff and visitors obey stop signs and speed limits, and it acts as a deterrent to would-be trespassers

Job description

General Description

Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a state government career and enjoy great pay and benefits, a team environment, and rewarding work. This position provides a safe and secure working environment for patients, employees, and Wyoming State Hospital visitors.

Open Until Filled

General Description

Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a state government career and enjoy great pay and benefits, a team environment, and rewarding work. This position provides a safe and secure working environment for patients, employees, and Wyoming State Hospital visitors.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / [e-mail] / 307-677-5951

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to medical emergencies and security calls involving patients and staff. Situations may require the use of CPR and/or an AED.
• Perform surveillance by patrolling and assist as needed by vehicle or on foot.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly fire drills, evaluate and document each area's performance during the drill, and participate in briefings afterward to suggest ways to become more efficient and identify what may have been done incorrectly.
• Maintain safety equipment
• Transportation of staff and other individuals
• Respond to patient behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative patient behaviors.
• Assist local law enforcement with emergency detentions
• Train staff in the use of mechanical restraints
• Ensure staff and visitors obey stop signs and speed limits, and it acts as a deterrent to would-be trespassers