Full Time Officer

Join the team at the Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP), the flagship facility for the Wyoming Department of Corrections. WSP is committed to safe, secure, and humane incarceration while providing opportunities for rehabilitation and reentry. This full-time Correctional Officer position is considered law enforcement under Wyoming statute, offering a structured career path and eligibility for the 20-year retirement plan.

• Enforce and uphold all institutional rules, regulations and posted orders to maintain facility security.
• Supervise offender activities in living units, work assignments, program areas and recreational spaces; monitor movement of offenders and staff throughout the facility.
• Respond to emergencies, disturbances or medical incidents; apply minimum force when required and assist with transport of offenders intra- and inter-facility.
• complete required logs, reports and shift briefings; attend training and maintain certification as required by the Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission.
• Operate in a shift environment including nights, weekends and holidays; overtime and special assignments may be required.
• S. citizen, minimum age 18, valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• No felony convictions or domestic violence offenses.
• Previous correctional, law enforcement or security experience is preferred, but entry-level candidates will be considered.
• Successful completion of a background check, psychological / medical evaluation, physical fitness test and drug screen.
• Must obtain Wyoming POST Correctional Officer certification within one year of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
• This is a non-exempt, shift-based position subject to overtime and exigent staffing.
• The facility operates under a tobacco-free policy—no tobacco or alternatives permitted.
• Uniforms, body-art / tattoo policy, piercings and facial hair are subject to Department guidelines.
• Employment contingent on passing pre-employment screenings and meeting facility standard of conduct.
• Participation in the state retirement system with eligibility for 20-year retirement plan after required service.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; tuition reimbursement; Opportunity for upward mobility into senior correctional officer, sergeant and administrative positions.
• A meaningful career protecting public safety, facilitating rehabilitation and serving the community of Wyoming.
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $25.26 per hour

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