Security Escort 2026-01081

State of Wyoming

Rawlins, WY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections at the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins is dedicated to public safety, professional excellence, and fostering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. We are currently seeking a dependable, self-motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining safety and order to join our team as a Construction & Security Escort.

In this role, you’ll play an essential part in the day-to-day operations of the facility—helping ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and contractors. You’ll manage secure checkpoints and entryways, escort vendors and visitors throughout the facility, and help uphold the high standards and procedures that keep the institution running safely and efficiently.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public service in a meaningful way, with varied daily assignments and responsibilities. While you won’t directly supervise inmates, your role is critical in supporting overall facility security and operations. You may also have the opportunity to work in control centers, gaining valuable experience in correctional security systems.

If you’re someone who values structure, responsibility, and being part of a mission-driven team, this could be the right fit for 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
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Human Resource Contact: Alisha Witt - alisha.witt@wyo.gov or 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.

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 & ExperienceSubstitution:
1-3 years of progressive work experienceas aSecurity Guardwith acquired knowledge at the level of a Shuttle Driver

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Agency may require a CDL license.

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/

080- WDOC Wyoming State Penitentiary

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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.

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