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Correctional Officer Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp 2026-01940
State of Wyoming —Newcastle, WY
- $26.95 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health savings account

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Correctional Officer Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp 2026-01940

State of Wyoming -
Newcastle, WY

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.95 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Pet insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Experience working with incarcerated individuals

Full Job Description

Salary

$26.95 Hourly

Location

Newcastle, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01940

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

COPR05

Description and Functions

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.

We are now seeking Correctional Officers for the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp in Newcastle, Wyoming. The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) is a minimum-level correctional facility responsible for housing nearly 300 inmates. This position is essential for maintaining the institution's safety and security and is considered a Law Enforcement position, receiving the 20-year retirement and state benefits package. This is an entry-level position, and career/growth opportunities are available.

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 for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
For additional information regarding the benefits package, please click here

Human Resource Contact: [email protected] or 307-777-6404

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

To maintain institutional safety standards, the position requires the following:

Enforcement of rules and regulations.
Responding to post orders of varied assigned posts.
Supervising inmates in the performance of various jobs; modeling appropriate, pro-social behavior.
Assisting in a variety of searches, including checking for contraband items.
Observing daily inmate living, programming, work areas, and the perimeter fence line, reporting security violations.
Conducting daily scheduled counts of inmates.
Assuming duties of housing control centers, central control centers, and inmate living areas, monitoring inmate movements.
Becoming familiar with inmate names and characteristics for easier identification of inmate movements and infractions.
Assisting in restraining unruly inmates, utilizing the minimum amount of force required.
Assisting in transporting inmates within and off institution boundaries, including inter- and intra-state predetermined destinations.
Assisting in processing newly incarcerated inmates or the appropriate processing of released inmates.
Attending required training to perform duties at an acceptable level.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**REQUIRED: All successful candidates will be required to complete an initial training period and be awarded Correctional Officer Certification by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission within one year of initial appointment.
**Must be at least 18 years of age,
**Must be a U.S. Citizen,
**Must have a valid driver's license
**Must not have a felony or domestic violence conviction.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of security measures, techniques, and precautions necessary to maintain a safe and secure institution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience in a Correctional Setting

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

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 before 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
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and urinalysis drug test before 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 offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
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.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator

.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.

Human Resource Contact: [email protected] or 307-777-6404

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