Security Escort

Salary: $19.66 Hourly
Location : Rawlins, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02032
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Wyoming State Penitentiary
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: PSSG03


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, oryou 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


OR

Education & Experience Substitution :
1-3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with acquired knowledge at the level of a Shuttle Driver
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
An agency may require a CDL 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

Supplemental Information
080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming State Penitentiary

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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

03


(PSSG03) 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 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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(PSSG03) Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have 1-2 years of experience in a security role?

• Yes
• No

07


(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

08


(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
09


(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10


(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

11


(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