Security Officer 2026-02594

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Job summary

State of Wyoming is seeking a security professional to safeguard Wyoming Air National Guard installations, personnel, and assets. The role requires ANG enlistment or willingness to transfer from Army National Guard.

Essential duties include access control, ID checks, log maintenance, alarm monitoring, and responding to security incidents. Preference for candidates with prior security-related service and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial security.
• Knowledge of WY ANG directives and Air Force instructions.
• Strong communication and investigation skills.
• Must be an enlisted member of the Wyoming Air National Guard or willing to move to ANG.

Responsibilities

• Provides entry control to Air National Guard facilities.
• Performs ID checks of persons and vehicles.
• Maintains logs and security blotters.
• Monitors base alarm systems and responds to alarms.
• Provides security and armed response to controlled areas and aircraft facilities.
• Investigates suspicious persons or activity on or near facilities.
• Performs physical security checks of buildings and fences.
• Conducts minor investigations into thefts, vandalism, or property damage.

Skills

Security knowledge

Communication

Investigation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Open Until Filled

Required to be a member of the Wyoming Air National Guard

General Description

This position plays a vital role in protecting the Wyoming Air National Guard Installation, including aircraft, personnel, buildings, and other essential resources that support the mission. It offers the opportunity to serve in a meaningful role while helping maintain a safe and secure environment for the installation.

To be eligible, candidates must be enlisted members of the Wyoming Air National Guard or members of the Army National Guard willing to transfer to the Air National Guard.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B 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!

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Human Resource Contact: Beth Baker / [e-mail]

Essential Functions:

• Provides entry control to Air National Guard facilities.
• Conducts identification checks of persons and vehicles.
• Maintains logs, records, and security police blotters.
• Monitors base alarm systems.
• Provides security and armed response to weapons and ammo storage areas, restricted and controlled areas, classified vaults, fuel storage facilities, aircraft, helicopter parking ramps, and hangars.
• Investigate suspicious persons or activity detected on or near National Guard facilities.
• Conduct physical security checks of buildings, doors, windows, fence lines, etc.
• Conducts minor investigations into thefts, vandalism, property damage, vehicle accidents, and other law enforcement or security duties.
• Conducts routine checks of alarm systems and responds to alarm activations.

Preferences / Agency Requirements

Preference will be given to those applicants with military or civilian police, correctional security, or similar security-related employment or those applicants who have attended the Air Force Security Forces Technical Training School.

• Requiredto obtain and maintain a security clearance (Secret) and Military(Guard)membership.
• Required to be deployed as a member of the Quick Reactionary Force team, which ispartof a dual federal/state mission.
• Applicant must pass a personal security investigation and reference check.
• Applicant must be an enlisted member of the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Necessary Special Requirements

Required to meet Air Force Security Forces standards for arming and use of force.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of industrial security.
• Knowledge of state directives applicable to Wyoming Air National Guard (WY ANG).
• Knowledge of applicable Air Force instructions, manuals, handbooks, and pamphlets.
• Knowledge of WY ANG 153rd SFS/AW instructions, O.I., and plans.
• Knowledge of local laws governing detention.
• Skill in communication and investigation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Security or 1-2 years of military service experience or successful completion of Air Force Security Forces Tech School

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be an enlisted member of the Wyoming Air National Guard or a member of the Army National Guard and willing to move to the Air National Guard.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Required to pass the Air Force physical fitness test annually.
• The position is currently working 12-hour shifts (4+4 flex).

Notes:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

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.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

Human Resource Contact: Beth Baker / [e-mail]