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DETENTION OFFICER
License Description CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND JAILERS SOC Code 33-3012 Entry Salary $20.01/hr Average Salary $23.08/hr Job Description Detention Officers are employed by a county or a municipality on a full-time basis to care for, supervise and control persons detained in a jail or holding facility. Requirements 1. Must be a United States citizen 2. Be an adult. 3. Be of good moral character. 4. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent. 5. Submit to a background check. 6. Successfully pass an oral interview by the hiring agency. 7. Complete a Commission approved detention officer basic training program. 8. Be free of any physical, emotional or mental conditions which might adversely affect the applicants performance as a Detention Officer. Restrictions Conviction of a felony. School Located in Wyoming Training is provided at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy in Douglas, WY (http://www.wleacademy.com/). License Detention Officers in Wyoming are licensed by the Wyoming POST Commission. Examination For applicants who complete the POST certified Basic courses, testing is a part of the curriculum before they can successfully complete Basic and become certified. For applicants who were trained and certified in other states, they may challenge Wyoming Basic by taking a written exam administered by POST, as well as meeting other requirements. Fees None. Licensing Agency Wyoming Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission Chris Walsh (Certification questions) Russel Clark (Training questions) 1556 Riverbend Drive Douglas, WY 82633 Phone: (307) 358-8213 Fax: (307) 638-9706 http://ag.wyo.gov/post-home-page Additional Sources of Information Occupational Outlook Handbook: Correctional Officers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/correctional-officers.htm Last updated June 2021"
Licensing Agency
WYOMING PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS & TRAINING COMMISSION
1556 RIVERBEND DRIVE
DOUGLAS, WY 82633
(307) 358 8213
russell.clark1@wyo.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Felony convictions prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/17/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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