April 16, 2008

Weston County Sheriff's Office

Position Title: Detention Officer
Position Type: Sheriff
Job Description
Officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a jail. Officers maintain security and inmate accountability in order to prevent disturbances, assaults, or escapes.

Additional Information
Candidates for employment must have a high school education or its equivalent, have no felony convictions, and be a United States citizen. Candidate must be in good health and is required to meet formal standards of physical and psychological suitability to work in a correctional environment. Applicants may be screened for drug abuse, subject to background checks, and required to pass a written and physical fitness examination.

Job Requirements
  • Age 21
  • Education High School/GED
  • Experience N/A
  • Additional Requirement :
    Once employed by the Weston County Detention Center you will be required to attend a nine week Detention Officer Basic course at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy located in Douglas, WY at the expense of Weston County.
  • Salary Information
    Entry Level Salary: $13.45   hourly
    Academy Graduate: $14.45   hourly

    Contact Information

    Lt Jamie Stith
    wcsodetention1@rtconnect.net
    Weston County Sheriff's Office
    25 N Sumner
    Newcastle, Wyoming 82701
    ph: (307)746-4441





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