Security Escort 2024-01955
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Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL 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 directinmate 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!Human Resource Contact: ...@wyo.gov / 307-###-####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.QualificationsPREFERENCES: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 DiplomaExperience:0-2 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with acquired knowledge at the level of a Shuttle DriverOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:1-3 years of progressive work experienceas aSecurity Guardwith acquired knowledge at the level of a Shuttle DriverCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.An agency may require aCDL license.Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL 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 surfacesNOTES:* 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 Information080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming State PenitentiaryClick here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.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.