Youth Services Security Officer (Overnights) 2026-02472

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

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Family Services seeks a Youth Services Security Officer to provide overnight safety, security and risk management at the Wyoming Girls’ School, a residential facility for adjudicated female youth. You will help maintain a structured, secure environment that supports personal growth and rehabilitation within a dedicated team.

Successful candidates will conduct crisis interventions, perform safety assessments, and coordinate with educational and medical staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in Youth Services, or 1-3 years with substitution.
• Ability to complete CPR/First Aid and related safety trainings is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure residential environment and monitor campus activity.
• Manage crisis situations using de-escalation techniques per policy.
• Conduct ongoing safety assessments and address environmental risks.
• Record youth progress and incidents accurately in logs and reports.
• Coordinate with campus departments to support educational and medical needs and transport.
• Oversee visitor check-in and provide professional customer service.
• Maintain required certifications including CPR/First Aid and defensive driving.

Skills

Observation

Crisis intervention

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Youth Services

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Department of Family Services is seeking a dedicated Youth Services Security Officer to provide overnight safety, security, and risk management services at the Wyoming Girls’ School, a residential institution serving adjudicated delinquent female youth.

In this highly rewarding role, Youth Services Security Officers work proactively to identify and mitigate risks while maintaining a secure, structured, and positive environment for both youth and staff. By fostering safety and stability, this position helps create an atmosphere where youth can focus on personal growth, skill development, and positive behavioral change.

Successful candidates will play an important role in supporting rehabilitation efforts and empowering young women to become productive and successful members of their communities. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference while working as part of a dedicated team committed to youth development and public safety.

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!

Human Resources Contact: [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe and secure residential environment by staying alert and aware of all campus activity.
• Manage crisis situations using verbal de-escalation and approved techniques that follow facility policy and crisis management certification.
• Perform ongoing safety assessments of the campus to ensure all environmental risks are addressed and the needs of the youth are safely met.
• Communicate professionally with staff regarding youth progress by accurately recording behaviors and events in logbooks and incident reports.
• Coordinate with other departments on campus to support educational and medical needs, including the safe transport of youth to off-campus appointments or activities.
• Oversee campus access and security by facilitating proper check-in procedures for all visitors while providing professional customer service.
• Maintain all required certifications and training, including CPR/First Aid, defensive driving, and the facility’s approved crisis intervention system.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to candidates possessing relevant professional experience in youth services, law enforcement, corrections, security, or social services, and/or formal education or training in criminal justice, social services, behavioral health, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE

• Skills and ability to assess grounds and buildings' safety and risk factors.
• Skills and ability to interact with residents, staff, and the public respectfully and professionally.
• Skills and ability to de-escalate youth; physical ability to participate in advanced crisis intervention training.
• Ability to complete CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Ability to obtain Defensive Driving Certification, provided by the State of Wyoming
• Suicide Intervention and Prevention training.
• Knowledge of PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) standards and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Aide
• OR
• Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Aide
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• (This position will work 10-hour shifts)
• May be required to work weekends and holidays
• Must have the physical ability to complete the MANDT certification

NOTES

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including taking fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

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

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