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Correctional Officer Wyoming Women's Center 2025-02288
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State of Wyoming . General Description: The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees. Responsibilities
Enforcement of rules and regulations. Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts. Modeling appropriate, pre-social behavior. Supervising inmates in the performance of various jobs; modeling appropriate, pre-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 that monitor 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 processing of released inmates. Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable level. Qualifications
REQUIRED: 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. 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. Knowledge
Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution. Education and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. 0-1 year of progressive work experience in a correctional setting. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None Physical Working Conditions
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 appointment. Ability to work overtime as required, and to work on any shift, holidays, and weekends. Notes
FLSA: Non-Exempt Drug-Free Workplace; drug testing required for employment. WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace; smoking materials prohibited on WDOC facilities and grounds. Benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance, paid leaves and holidays, retirement programs, and more. Supplemental Information
Wyoming Women's Center, State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the ADA; reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities. Working for the State
Working for the State of Wyoming means a stable, rewarding career with opportunities for advancement. Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration Get notified about new Correctional Officer jobs in Fremont County, WY.
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Correctional Officer Wyoming Women's Center 2025-02288
role at
State of Wyoming . General Description: The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees. Responsibilities
Enforcement of rules and regulations. Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts. Modeling appropriate, pre-social behavior. Supervising inmates in the performance of various jobs; modeling appropriate, pre-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 that monitor 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 processing of released inmates. Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable level. Qualifications
REQUIRED: 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. 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. Knowledge
Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution. Education and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. 0-1 year of progressive work experience in a correctional setting. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None Physical Working Conditions
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 appointment. Ability to work overtime as required, and to work on any shift, holidays, and weekends. Notes
FLSA: Non-Exempt Drug-Free Workplace; drug testing required for employment. WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace; smoking materials prohibited on WDOC facilities and grounds. Benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance, paid leaves and holidays, retirement programs, and more. Supplemental Information
Wyoming Women's Center, State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the ADA; reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities. Working for the State
Working for the State of Wyoming means a stable, rewarding career with opportunities for advancement. Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Government Administration Get notified about new Correctional Officer jobs in Fremont County, WY.
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