Correctional Lieutentant 2025-02148 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/5063459) Apply  Correctional Lieutentant 2025-02148 Salary $32.52 Hourly Location Lusk, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2025-02148 Department Department of Corrections Division Wyoming Womens Center Opening Date 08/29/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Determined by Position Job Classification COPR09 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until filled 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. This position will assist with supervising the security functions at the Wyoming Women's Center, ensuring employee, inmate, visitor, and community safety and security. The Correctional Lieutenant position reports to the Security Captain and oversees daily facility operations, assuring the safety and security of the facility is maintained. Human Resource Contact: erika.sanchez2@wyo.gov (jordan.frost@wyo.gov) l 307-262-1664 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. + Responsible for shift supervision, performance evaluations, and other personnel actions. + Performs inmate disciplinary processes. + Records related data on inmate grievances and disciplinary procedures for the Warden. + Meets with staff and inmates to resolve grievances. + Responsible for daily shift management, including proper staffing levels, resource placement, and utilization, and assignment to emergency functions. + Conducts security audits to ensure the daily safety and security of the institution. + Conducts post inspections and daily checks of temporary protective custody inmates and maintains log logbook. + Ensures policies and procedures are enforced and followed. + Conducts random inspections of staff performing their duties to ensure proper procedures are followed. + Responds to, controls, and commands minor and major incidents within the facility. + Ensures reports are completed, accurately reflect what happened, and are submitted in accordance with policy. + Attends, coordinates, and maintains training schedules as well as work rosters. + Serves as the Emergency Coordinator and initial commander during a crisis. + Performs all duties of officer, corporal, and sergeant. + Performs special roles such as Disciplinary Sergeant, Training Coordinator, Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Certified General Instructor, State Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Correctional Emergency Response Team Squad Leader, and Correctional Emergency Response Team Training Officer. Qualifications PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants with 4-6 years of experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Sergeant. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of Department and institution-specific policies and procedures. + Knowledge of prisoner behaviors and principles of offender management. + Knowledge of concepts and contemporary practices in group management and control in correctional institutions. + Knowledge of supervisor/subordinate interactions. + Knowledge of work management; skill in leadership, planning, and staff utilization. + Knowledge of identifying safety and security problems. + Knowledge of investigation and interrogation processes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice) Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Sergeant Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Correctional Officer Certification awarded by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission. Applicants not holding Wyoming POST certification must be awarded certification within 6 months of employment. OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience in Correctional Security with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Sergeant Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Correctional Officer Certification awarded by the Wyoming Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Commission. Applicants not holding Wyoming POST certification must be awarded certification within 6 months of employment. 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 prior to the 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 State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. + The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections 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. + The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape. + Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment. + 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, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement. Supplemental Information 080-Department of Corrections - Prisons - Wyoming Women's Center Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. 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. 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