Responsibilities

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The Washakie County Sheriff’s Office retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.

• Exercises direct supervision over inmates.
• Plans and supervises inmate unit activities.
• Effectively communicates to provide information, directions, mediations, de-escalate situations and resolve conflicts.
• Classifies, assesses, and responds to inmates. Processes and releases inmates; takes photographs and obtains a serviceable set of fingerprint impressions.
• Manages the inmate population by walking around the housing units and talking to inmates.
• Sets clear expectations, serves as a role model, uses positive reinforcement techniques, respect, and consideration when working with inmates; assures inmates accountable for their behavior.
• Performs searches to include people, mail items, and/or objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, vehicles, and outdoor areas.
• Inspects unclothed inmates; may be exposed to body fluids and wastes, and diseased persons.
• Restrains inmates; subdues resisting inmates using approved techniques of physical control, defensive tactics, and weapons; resorts to the use of hands, feet, and other approved weapons in defense of self or others.
• Physically breaks up fights and altercations between inmates.
• Pursues fleeing inmates.
• Performs crisis intervention activities to include inmate counseling, suicide prevention, and recognizing and addressing abnormal behavior.
• Performs rescue functions to include, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations, securing and evacuating people from areas, and extinguishing fires.
• Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Engages in functions that include walking on foot patrol and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure. Initiates and responds to radio communications.
• Reads, comprehends, and processes legal and non-legal documents.
• Prepares investigative and other reports, sketches, and drawings, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations.
• Processes, files, labels, and alphabetizes reports as appropriate.
• Enters and searches data into computer systems or databases.
• Gathers information and collects evidence; interviews and obtains statements from involved parties.
• Investigates and recommends inmate disciplinary action.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for the performance of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License required.
• No criminal convictions as defined by Wyoming P.O.S.T.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• State Retirement Plan with 20 year retirement
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation and sick.

Washakie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Supplemental Information

Hiring Process:

• Complete the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office Application
• Pre-Employment Questionnaire
• Written Test
• Oral Board Interview
• Physical Fitness Test
• In-depth Background Investigation
• Background Interview
• Psychological Test
• Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Screen

Other Information to Note:

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• No convictions involving domestic violence
• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

Recruitment Contact:

Email Captain Chris Hazen at chazen@so.washakiecountywy.gov or call 307-347-5623.

More information at www.washakiecounty.net/sheriff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $27.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person