Correctional Officer

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer at the Wyoming Honor Farm (WHF) in Riverton. We are committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and a safe, supportive work environment for our employees.Located one mile north of Riverton, WHF is a minimum-custody correctional facility housing approximately 300 adult male offenders. Correctional Officers play an essential role in maintaining the safety and security of the institution, staff, and inmates. This position requires working all assigned posts and shifts, including day, night, and administrative shifts, and any additional hours as required. This entry-level law enforcement position offers a 20-year retirement package and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Established in 1931, WHF supports rehabilitation through programs that build practical skills and personal responsibility. Its agricultural programs provide opportunities for offenders to develop teamwork, patience, responsibility, and respect through the daily care and handling of animals.
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 and additional savings opportunities

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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Why Riverton?
Riverton offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and endless outdoor adventure. Located in the heart of central Wyoming, Riverton is surrounded by incredible opportunities to explore the outdoors. Spend your weekends fishing the Wind River, boating or camping at Boysen Reservoir, hiking the nearby Wind River Mountains, golfing at one of the local courses, or taking in the excitement of rodeos, county fairs, and community events. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are just a scenic drive away, making Riverton an ideal home base for those who love Wyoming's outdoor lifestyle.
Human Resources Contact: alanna.akers@wyo.gov 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.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY 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.KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
High School 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
• 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 urinalysis drug test prior to 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, 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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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfmThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resources Contact: alanna.akers@wyo.gov