Correctional Officer (2026-02587)

State of Wyoming • Riverton, WY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is hiring an entry-level Correctional Officer at the Wyoming Honor Farm (WHF) in Riverton, Wyoming. Located one mile north of Riverton, WHF is a minimum-custody correctional facility housing approximately 300 adult male offenders. The department is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and a safe, supportive work environment. WHF supports rehabilitation through programs that build practical skills and personal responsibility, including agricultural programs involving the daily care and handling of animals.

Correctional Officers help maintain the safety and security of the institution, staff, and inmates. Officers work assigned posts and shifts, including day, night, and administrative shifts, and may be required to work additional hours. This position offers a 20-year retirement package and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Successful candidates must complete an initial training period and obtain Correctional Officer Certification from the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission within one year of initial appointment.

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.
• Zero to one year of progressive work experience in a correctional setting.
• Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.
• Ability to work overtime as required and work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass a background/reference check, medical and psychological evaluation, physical fitness exam, urinalysis drug screen, and other pre-employment testing.
• Must complete initial training and obtain Correctional Officer Certification from the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission within one year of initial appointment.
• Must meet WDOC dress code standards, including requirements related to facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Respond to post orders for varied assigned posts.
• Supervise inmates performing various jobs and model appropriate, pro-social behavior.
• Assist with searches, including checking for contraband.
• Observe inmate living, programming, work areas, and the perimeter fence line, and report security violations.
• Conduct scheduled daily inmate counts.
• Assume duties in housing control centers, central control centers, and inmate living areas, monitoring inmate movements.
• Become familiar with inmate names and characteristics to identify movements and infractions.
• Assist in restraining unruly inmates using the minimum amount of force required.
• Assist in transporting inmates within and beyond institution boundaries to predetermined inter- and intra-state destinations.
• Assist with processing newly incarcerated inmates and out-processing released inmates.
• Attend required training to perform duties at an acceptable level.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• State retirement plan and additional savings opportunities, including a 457 deferred compensation program
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Longevity pay
• Opportunities for advancement
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• 20-year retirement package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED