Security Support/Entryway Operator
Security Support/Entryway Operator
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12-08-2025
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Hourly Salary
USD 18 - 18
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-08-2025
Job Description
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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. This position is offered at theWyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington. This position may have direct contact with offenders housed at the facility.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- To maintain institutional safety standards the position requires the following:
- Duties vary from administrative to security functions but primarily operate at facility access points and control centers.
- Enforcement of rules and regulations through the reporting of security violations.
- Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable level.
- Identify staff visitors volunteers and contractors entering the facility using a pictured identification card.
- Screen verify and approve inmate visitors using WCIS.
- Control contraband using different types of equipment such as X-ray and metal detectors at entry points into the secure perimeter.
- Screen staff as they enter the facility including search and positive identification.
- Account for and inventory of tools and equipment including keys restraints and less lethal chemicals during shift.
- Know and understand the implementation of WDOC policy and procedure and post orders related to control centers entry locations for staff and other assigned areas.
- Maintain an area log book of activities that occur in or around the area of supervision including inmate movement and unit activities.
- Report serious and/or significant incidents to the area supervisor when discovered.
- Remain alert and vigilant at all times as well as regularly and routinely review cameras within the area.
- Operate electronically controlled door systems throughout a facility/unit as assigned.
- Commitment to public safety and high correctional standards as well as a safe supportive working environment for our employees.
- To maintain institutional safety standards the position requires the following:
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preferences will be given to those with three (3) plus years of experience in a security role.
**This position must pass a background/reference check.
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.
- Knowledge of security practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Associates Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)Experience:0-1 year of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a SecurityEscortOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:1-3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security EscortCertificates Licenses Registrations:Agency may require a CDL license.Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- May be required to sit stoop bend kneel or climb occasionally.
- Candidates must have the ability to work on any shift holidays and weekends.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- This position does not require a CDL license
- This position does not require POST certification.
- 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 prior to the 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 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 Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
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