Job Description

Posting number: 2026-02033

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Wyoming Womens Center

Job classification: COPR06 - CORRECTIONAL CORPORAL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Security

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Corporal at the Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk, Wyoming. The Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC) was established in 1981. It serves as a primary education and treatment center for female inmates. WWC provides 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 is considered a Law Enforcement position, receiving the 20-year retirement and state benefits package.

This is a senior correctional officer level, and the position performs various tasks to maintain the security and safety of a correctional facility, employees, inmates, visitors, and the community. This position is also responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE !

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Why Lusk?

Located in northeast Wyoming, Lusk offers the charm of small-town living with wide-open spaces and a strong sense of community. With a low cost of living, minimal traffic, and a relaxed pace of life, Lusk provides an excellent work-life balance.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy easy access to hunting, fishing, and hiking, as well as nearby destinations like Thunder Basin National Grassland and Guernsey State Park. Lusk is an ideal place for those seeking meaningful work in a safe, welcoming community surrounded by Wyoming’s natural beauty.

And remember, Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

Human Resource Contact: megan.sims@wyo.gov or 307-857-3326

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

• Reports all security violations to the Sergeant and submits recommendations for resolution.
• Maintains security by supervising the conduct, work, leisure time, and discipline of inmates.
• Keeps accurate records and documentation of activities.
• Assigned to key assignments such as property, key control, and issue, as well as the main control centers.
• Observes and reacts to aggressive inmate behavior.
• Transports inmates to work release jobs, doctor appointments, and other places as deemed necessary.
• Supervises and directs the work crew of prisoners engaged in cleaning or maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Investigates security related incidents in the area of jurisdiction.
• Operates and controls a large electronic security system at a correctional facility.

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES/ **AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with two or more years of work experience as a Correctional Officer, plus Advanced Wyoming POST Certification. 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 or a DUI within the last two years.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of prisoner behavior and prisoner social systems.
• Knowledge of leadership and work management skills.
• Knowledge of giving or receiving direction in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of the electronic security systems, radio, and paging systems.
• Knowledge of Department of Corrections policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of correctional management principles.
• Knowledge of prisoner behavior and prisoner social systems.

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Qualifications

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 appointment.
• Candidates must have the ability to work overtime as required, and the ability to work on any shift, holidays, and weekends.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Walking on cement floors on a constant basis
• Walking up and down stairs on a frequent basis
• Bending, squatting, kneeling on a regular basis
• Kicking the leg up to knee level on an occasional basis
• Striking or punching with both arms on an occasional basis
• Exposure to chemical agents such as oleoresin capsicum

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position requires you to be POST certified. Candidates who are not POST-certified in Wyoming must satisfactorily complete all pre-offer and post-offer assessments required for POST-certified positions and must be POST-certified in Wyoming within six months of hire.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug screen prior to or upon 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 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.
• WDOC is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, and a 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental information

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The 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 Resource Contact: megan.sims@wyo.gov or 307-857-3326