Job Description
Posting number: 2026-02032
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Wyoming State Penitentiary
Job classification: PSSG03 - SECURITY ESCORT
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building & Safety, Corrections, Safety, Security
Open Until 09/11/2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming State Penitentiary is looking for a self-motivated individual to perform security-related tasks to ensure a safe and secure environment. A Construction & Security Escort works a variety of assignments requiring no direct inmate supervision. This position is responsible for operating secure checkpoints, entryways or control centers as well as escorting vendors, contractors, and visitors within and throughout the prison grounds and ensuring all WDOC policies and procedures are followed.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees. The State of Wyoming offers an excellent benefits package, including insurance, retirement, paid leave, and more!
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 457(b) 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! Click here for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: Alisha.Witt@wyo.gov 307-262-1664
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Maintain institutional safety standards by enforcing rules and regulations and performing security-related tasks.
- Escort outside contractors, vendors, and visitors throughout prison grounds.
- Assist with running a control center to include gates, doors, and camera surveillance.
- Assist with processing staff through and maintaining the security of entryways.
- Perform security and safety checks, surveillance, inventories, and searches.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Maintains a variety of records and logs and prepares staff reports as necessary.
- Required to check out keys for access to different areas of the facility.
- Conduct tool inventories.
Examples of duties
PREFERENCES:
Preferences will be given to those with 1-2 years of experience in a security role.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
- Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.
- Ability to enforce rules professionally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with acquired knowledge at the level of a Shuttle Driver
OR
Education & Experience Substitution
1-3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with acquired knowledge at the level of a Shuttle Driver
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
An agency may require a CDL license.
Qualifications
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to stand for long periods
- May work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- May be required to sit, stoop, bend, kneel, or climb occasionally
- May be required to walk/stand on hard and/or uneven surfaces
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- 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 and 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 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.
- WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations, sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/
Supplemental information
080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming State Penitentiary
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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.
