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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. 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 Wyoming Department of Corrections operates this medium-security facility. The WDOC is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
High School Diploma or GED
0-1 year of progressive work experience in a Correctional Setting
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
All successful candidates will be required to complete an initial training period and awarded Correctional Officer Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment
What we offer:
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities