Correctional Corporal Wyoming Womens Center

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Corporal at the Wyoming Womens Center in Lusk Wyoming. The Wyoming Womens 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 institutions safety and security and is considered a Law Enforcement position receiving the 20-year retirement and state benefits package.

Thisis 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.

• 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 forLaw Enforcementand additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
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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.

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 drivers 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.

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.

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 Information

  
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