Correctional Officer Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility 2026-02682

General Description

We are seeking observant, resilient, and communicative Correctional Officers for the Department of Corrections the Wyoming Medium Correctional Instituation Torrington. We provide programming, vocational, recreational, and educational programs to allow the WDOC to reduce recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention.

This position is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and security and 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 facility serves as a primary education and treatment center for inmates identified as requiring high levels of protective custody, as well as those who need medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive and behavioral, and/or sex offender treatment services. The Wyoming Department of Corrections operates this medium-security facility.

This position is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and security and is considered a Law Enforcement position, and is receiving a 20-year retirement package. Successful candidates are awarded Correctional Officer Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment and receive excellent training. For those residing in Torrington, we offer services, events, recreational activities, and other information to make living and working in the area a great experience.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, please

Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

To maintain institutional safety standards, the position requires the following:

• 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 institution 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.
• Commitment to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.
• Ability to safely operate a state-owned or authorized vehicle to travel between facilities as required.
• Will be required to provide supplemental security support for all DOC facilities.

Preferencesagency 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.

Must have High School diploma or GED

Knowledge

• Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.
• Skills in conflct De-escalation Ability to calm situations using verbal communication and active listening
• Skills in Situational Awareness and Observation Keen attention to detail
• Skills in problem solving to assess situations and select the proper response.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: 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 the appointment.
• Candidates must have the ability to work overtime as required and the ability to work on any shift, holidays, and weekends.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This is an entry-level position, and career opportunities are available
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and a drug test prior to the appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• REQUIRED: All successful candidates will be required to complete an initial training period and awarded Correctional Officer Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment.

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