Correctional Lieutenant 2026-01289

State of Wyoming•Lusk, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will assist with supervising the security functions at the Wyoming Women's Center, ensuring employee, inmate, visitor, and community safety and security. The Correctional Lieutenant position reports to the Security Captain and oversees daily facility operations, assuring the safety and security of the facility is maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)
0-3 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Sergeant
Correctional Officer Certification awarded by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission. Applicants not holding Wyoming POST certification must be awarded certification within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge of Department and institution-specific policies and procedures.
Knowledge of prisoner behaviors and principles of offender management.
Knowledge of concepts and contemporary practices in group management and control in correctional institutions.
Knowledge of supervisor/subordinate interactions.
Knowledge of work management; skill in leadership, planning, and staff utilization.
Knowledge of identifying safety and security problems.
Knowledge of investigation and interrogation processes.

Nice To Haves

4-6 years of experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Sergeant

Responsibilities

Responsible for shift supervision, performance evaluations, and other personnel actions.
Performs inmate disciplinary processes.
Records related data on inmate grievances and disciplinary procedures for the Warden.
Meets with staff and inmates to resolve grievances.
Responsible for daily shift management, including proper staffing levels, resource placement, and utilization, and assignment to emergency functions.
Conducts security audits to ensure the daily safety and security of the institution.
Conducts post-inspections and daily checks of temporary protective custody inmates and maintains a logbook.
Ensures policies and procedures are enforced and followed.
Conducts random inspections of staff performing their duties to ensure proper procedures are followed.
Responds to, controls, and commands minor and major incidents within the facility.
Ensures reports are completed, accurately reflect what happened, and are submitted in accordance with policy.
Attends, coordinates, and maintains training schedules as well as work rosters.
Serves as the Emergency Coordinator and initial commander during a crisis.
Performs all duties of officer, corporal, and sergeant.
Performs special roles such as Disciplinary Sergeant, Training Coordinator, Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Certified General Instructor, State Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Correctional Emergency Response Team Squad Leader, and Correctional Emergency Response Team Training Officer.