Correctional Officer Wyoming State Penitentiary 2026-01362

State of Wyoming•Rawlins, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Come Join the Wyoming Department of Corrections!! We are now hiring Correctional Officers for the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins, Wyoming. The Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP) is a high-custody facility for the general population and administrative segregation housing. Short-term dormitory housing may be available for this facility while attending the WDOC academy. A Correctional Officer is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and security and is considered a Law Enforcement position, receiving the 20-year retirement and state benefits package. This is an entry-level position, and career/growth opportunities are available. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

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 before the appointment.
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.

Responsibilities

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 the institution's 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.