Salary: $18.37 Hourly
Location : Riverton, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01209
Department: 080-Prisons – Wyoming Honor Farm
Opening Date: 06/12/2023
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and a safe, supportive working environment for our employees. We are now seeking Correctional Officers for the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton. WHF is a minimum-level correctional facility responsible for housing approximately 290 inmates. This position is essential for maintaining the institution’s safety & security and is considered a Law Enforcement position receiving the 20-year retirement package. This is an entry-level position, and career/growth opportunities are available.
Human Resource Contact: or 307-856-9578 ext. 222
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
In order to maintain institutional safety standards, the position requires the following:
- Enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts.
- Modeling appropriate, pro-social behavior.
- 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 that monitor 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 processing released inmates.
- Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable level.
Qualifications
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
Necessary Special Requirements
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 include 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.
Supplemental Information
080-Department of Correction – Prisons – Correctional Officer
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate’s Degree
- Associate’s Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework
- Master’s Degree
- Master’s Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(COPR05) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Correctional Security and/or law enforcement? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: full-time experience as a correctional officer, as a law enforcement correctional officer, or military police)
- No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(COPR05) This position requires that you become POST certified within 12 months of employment, I understand I must comply with this requirement.
- Yes
- No
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(COPR05) Have you ever been fired from a job?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR Probation) Are you currently on supervised or unsupervised probation?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR05) If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please explain.
- Yes
- No
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(COPR Domestic Violence) Do you have a conviction of domestic violence, misdemeanor or felony?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR DUI) Do you have a conviction of DUI within the last 2 years?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR Controlled Substance) Do you have a conviction of the unlawful use, sale, manufacture, production or possession of a controlled substance within the last 5 years?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR Criminal Charges) Do you have any pending criminal charges or are you under investigation for a crime?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR Firearm) Can you legally possess a firearm?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR Driver’s License) Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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(COPR Age 18) Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
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(PREA Question) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community, confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?
- Yes
- No
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(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?
- Yes
- No
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(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?
- Yes
- No
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1A(Conflict of Interest1) Are you currently under a term of supervision by WDOC or any other similar agency, to include a period of unsupervised probation, or subject to a suspended or deferred sentence? If yes, please explain.
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2B(Conflict of Interest2) Do you have any acquaintances or relatives of acquaintances who are currently under WDOC supervision?
- Yes
- No
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3C(Conflict of Interest3) Do you have any acquaintances or relatives of acquaintances who were under WDOC supervision within the last two years?
- Yes
- No
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4D(Conflict of Interest4) Do you have any relatives who are currently under WDOC supervision?
- Yes
- No
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5E(Conflict of Interest5) Do you have any relatives who were under WDOC supervision within the last two years?
- Yes
- No
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6F(Conflict of Interest6 WDOC) If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, please provide the name(s) of offenders/inmates whom you or your relatives/acquaintances know, where those inmates/offenders are located, and the nature of the relationship.
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7G(Conflict of Interest7) Please list the names of any inmates, offenders, or inmate/offender relatives outside of WDOC (i.e. in a county jail or in another state) with whom you have contact. Also include the nature of the relationship, and the location of those inmates/offenders (if known):
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(WDOC Policy Statement) The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, staff are subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing while employed by WDOC. I understand I will be subject to this testing.
- Yes
- No
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(WDOC Policy Statement) The Wyoming Department of Corrections 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 ground. I understand I must comply with this policy.
- Yes
- No
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resourses Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected “Current State Employee” please provide the employee’s first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans’ preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans’ preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran’s military service, and wish to claim veterans’ preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans’ preference status. By requesting veterans’ preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran – DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) – DD214 and Veteran’s Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran – DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume’ is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question