Security Guard 2025-02602

Job Title : Security Specialist

Employer : State of Wyoming

Salary : $18.56 - $20.62 Hourly

Location : Lander, WY

Job Type : Permanent Full-time

Job Number : 2025-02602

Department : Department of Health

Division : Life Resource Center

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Job Classification : PSSG04

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

General Description : This position provides general campus security, behavioral support for difficult resident issues, and emergency medical response for health-related issues. The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) operates an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility. The Wyoming Life Resource Center offers competitive pay and an excellent State of Wyoming benefits package!

Essential Functions :

• Respond to medical emergencies involving residents and staff. Situations may require the use of CPR and / or an AED.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly fire drills on Life Safety Code-certified buildings. Evaluate and document performance and participate in briefings to identify problems and suggest corrections.
• Conduct daily security checks of facility buildings and surrounding state property. Ensure building doors are secured after hours.
• Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot to provide a visual presence for staff and visitors. Offer assistance as needed and ensure compliance with traffic rules and speed limits.
• Complete reports and documentation.
• Fingerprint new employees.
• Respond to resident behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative resident behaviors. Participate in team debriefings.
• Diffuse and mediate contentious situations between employees and / or visitors who are agitated.
• Act as Incident Commander during disaster situations.
• Respond to and assist with common household utility problems.
• Complete training requirements and maintain certification in all required courses, including BLS, PCM, FEMA 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Train and prepare for the conditions of a disaster. Design and conduct mock events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferences / Agency Requirements : Preference may be given to applicants with one or more years of security experience. Experience in the healthcare field is a plus.

The Agency requires the ability to become certified in BLS, PCM, and FEMA courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 within nine (9) months of employment. These certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education & Experience Substitution : 1-3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort

OR

Education : Associate's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience : 0-1 year of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions :

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life. Employees enjoy :