Youth Services Security Officer

Salary: $21.36 - $23.74 Hourly
Location : Sheridan, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01774
Department: Department Of Family Services
Division: Wyoming Girls School
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: SOYS04


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Family Services is seeking a dedicated Youth Services Security Officer to provide safety, security, and risk management services at the Wyoming Girls' School, a residential institution serving adjudicated delinquent female youth.

In this highly rewarding role, Youth Services Security Officers work proactively to identify and mitigate risks while maintaining a secure, structured, and positive environment for both youth and staff. By fostering safety and stability, this position helps create an atmosphere where youth can focus on personal growth, skill development, and positive behavioral change.

Successful candidates will play an important role in supporting rehabilitation efforts and empowering young women to become productive and successful members of their communities. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference while working as part of a dedicated team committed to youth development and public safety.
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 457B 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 !

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Human Resource Contact:
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 a safe and secure residential environment by staying alert and aware of all campus activity.
• Manage crisis situations using verbal de-escalation and approved techniques that follow facility policy and crisis management certification.
• Perform ongoing safety assessments of the campus to ensure all environmental risks are addressed, and the needs of the youth are safely met.
• Communicate professionally with staff regarding youth progress by accurately recording behaviors and events in logbooks and incident reports.
• Coordinate with other departments on campus to support educational and medical needs, including the safe transport of youth to off-campus appointments or activities.
• Oversee campus access and security by facilitating proper check-in procedures for all visitors while providing professional customer service.
• Maintain all required certifications and training, including CPR/First Aid, defensive driving, and the facility's approved crisis intervention system.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:

• Skills and ability to assess grounds and buildings' safety and risk factors.
• Skills and ability to interact with residents, staff, and the public respectfully and professionally.
• Skills and ability to de-escalate youth; physical ability to participate in advanced crisis intervention training.
• Ability to complete CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Ability to obtain Defensive Driving Certification, provided by the State of Wyoming
• Suicide Intervention and Prevention training.
• Knowledge of PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) standards and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Aide


OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Aide
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will work 10-hour shifts
  
• May be required to work weekends and holidays
  
• Must have the physical ability to complete the MANDT certification

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including taking fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information
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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.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02


(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(SOYS04) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(PREA Questions) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?

• Yes
• No

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(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?

• Yes
• No

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(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?

• Yes
• No

08


(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question