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Security Escort

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Rawlins, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 19 August 2026 (16 days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

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 or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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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.

Qualifications

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

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 drivers license.
An agency may require aCDL license.

Necessary Special Requirements

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 Information

080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming State Penitentiary

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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.