Job Description

Posting number: 2026-02619

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Wyoming State Penitentiary

Job classification: BAAS04 - OFFICE ASSISTANT II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Corrections, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and creating a safe, supportive work environment for our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, insurance, paid leave, and more—because we value the people who keep our facilities running strong.

The Wyoming State Penitentiary is seeking a Canteen Assistant (Office Assistant II) to join our team! This position assist in overseeing the daily operations of the facility's Commissary/canteen for the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include assisting with handling inventory, picking and packing inmate orders, processing account transactions and maintaining strict security standards.

Why Rawlins?

Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County, it’s a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park, hitting the ATV trails, enjoying a round at the local golf course, or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus, Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

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

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

Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: Anna Krier -hrhelp-cofs@wyo.gov or 307-777-6404

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

• Independently composes and types correspondence related to the assigned office/ program area.
• Reviews incoming correspondence; initiates reply as appropriate; routes matters requiring action by staff; follows up to ensure actions are completed.
• Order Fulfillment and Distribution: Accurately pull, pack, and verify pre-ordered food, personal hygiene, stationery, and approved electronic items based on pick lists. Distribute packages during scheduled commissary delivery runs.
• Performs specialized tasks relating to databases.
• Inventory Control & Stocking: Receive, inspect, and unload deliveries from
• suppliers, stock canteen and warehouse shelves; perform cycle counts and
• reconcile inventory discrepancies to prevent loss, damage, or theft.
• Security and Tool Control: Maintain strict accountability of all tools, box cutters, palettes, and packaging equipment in accordance with contraband and tool-control policies.
• Completes special projects for the canteen manager.
• Point-of-Sale & Account Processing: Process cashless sales through computerized inmate trust accounting systems; verify account balances and
• ensure orders comply with weekly spending limits and facility allowances.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce facility rules, OSHA guidelines, and public health sanitation standards; ensure no unauthorized communication, bartering, or contraband trafficking occurs through the commissary supply line.
• Participate in the development of department documents; provide guidance and technical assistance to the department.
• Trains other staff or works as part of a project management team with managers and other professionals.
• Responsible for customer service, answers questions on departmental services and functions; assists the public; handles and adjusts customer complaints.
• Interprets policies and procedures for employees or customers.

Examples of duties

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of record-keeping.
• Knowledge of state governmental organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of gathering information.
• Knowledge of methods used to monitor and evaluate program delivery.
• Knowledge of governmental procurement principles, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of agency-specific specialties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience:

Acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-2 years in retail, warehousing, shipping/receiving, or inventory management; prior

experience in criminal justice, security, or a institutional setting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regularly life, carry, and maneuver boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking on concrete floors, bending, reaching,
• and operating hand trucks or pallet jacks.
• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching on a daily basis
• Reaching on a regular basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis
• Talking/hearing on a frequent basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as reviewing invoices and
• procurement paperwork.
• Pre-service training is required, which includes Krav Maga defensive tactics.
• Work is performed entirely inside an operational correctional institution, with
• direct or indirect proximity to incarcerated individuals.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position must pass a background/reference check.
• 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 drug screen 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.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections 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, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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 Resources Contact: Anna Krier -hrhelp-cofs@wyo.gov or 307-777-6404