Correctional Officer Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility 2026-02682

State of Wyoming • Torrington, WY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking observant, resilient, and communicative Correctional Officers at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington. The facility is a medium-security institution and a primary education and treatment center for inmates needing protective custody or medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive and behavioral, or sex offender treatment services. It provides programming, vocational, recreational, and educational programs intended to reduce recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention.

This law enforcement position is essential to maintaining institutional safety and security. Successful candidates receive training and must earn Correctional Officer Certification from the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission within one year of initial appointment. The role is entry-level, with career opportunities available, and includes a 20-year law enforcement retirement package.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• U.S. citizen.
• Valid driver's license.
• No felony or domestic violence conviction.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions needed to maintain a safe and secure institution.
• Conflict de-escalation skills, including calming situations through verbal communication and active listening.
• Situational awareness, observation skills, and keen attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills to assess situations and select an appropriate response.
• Ability to work overtime as required and on any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Must pass background and reference checks, medical and psychological evaluations, a physical fitness exam, a urinalysis drug screen, and other pre-employment testing.
• Must complete the initial training period and obtain Correctional Officer Certification from the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission within one year of initial appointment.
• Must meet the Department of Corrections dress code standards.
• Must comply with the Department of Corrections drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Enforce institutional rules and regulations and respond to orders for assigned posts.
• Supervise inmates performing jobs and model appropriate, pro-social behavior.
• Assist with searches, including searches for contraband.
• Observe inmate living, programming, and work areas, as well as 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, and monitor inmate movements.
• Learn inmate names and characteristics to help identify movements and infractions.
• Assist in restraining unruly inmates using the minimum force required.
• Assist with transporting inmates within and outside institution boundaries to predetermined destinations, including interstate and intrastate destinations.
• Assist with processing newly incarcerated inmates and out-processing released inmates.
• Attend required training.
• Safely operate a state-owned or authorized vehicle to travel between facilities as required.
• Provide supplemental security support for all Department of Corrections facilities as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• State law enforcement retirement plan and additional savings opportunities, including a 457 deferred compensation program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 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