Correctional Officer Medium Correctional Facility

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Join the Wyoming Department of Corrections to pursue an exciting field in law enforcement. We seek motivated individuals to be Correctional Officers in the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington, Wyoming. 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 WDOC is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

• 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 for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Human Resource Contact:
Deborah.

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• 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.

• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must not have a felony or domestic violence conviction.

• Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 0–1 year of progressive work experience in a correctional setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

• 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.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• This is an entry‑level position, and career opportunities are available.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug‑Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC, and successful applicants 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, 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 include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• 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 State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.