Office Assistant II 2026-02619

Office Assistant II 2026-02619

Salary

$19.66 Hourly

Location

Rawlins, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02619

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming State Penitentiary

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

BAAS04

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Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and creating a safe, supportive work environment for our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, insurance, paid leave, and more-because we value the people who keep our facilities running strong.

The Wyoming State Penitentiary is seeking a Canteen Assistant (Office Assistant II) to join our team! This position assist in overseeing the daily operations of the facilitys Commissary/canteen for the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include assisting with handling inventory, picking and packing inmate orders, processing account transactions and maintaining strict security standards.

Why Rawlins?

Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County, it's a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park, hitting the ATV trails, enjoying a round at the local golf course, or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus, Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

And remember-Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: Anna Krier -hrhelp-cofs@wyo.gov or 307-777-6404

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at this job level.

• Independently composes and types correspondence related to the assigned office/ program area.
• Reviews incoming correspondence; initiates reply as appropriate; routes matters requiring action by staff; follows up to ensure actions are completed.
• Order Fulfillment and Distribution: Accurately pull, pack, and verify pre-ordered food, personal hygiene, stationery, and approved electronic items based on pick lists. Distribute packages during scheduled commissary delivery runs.
• Performs specialized tasks relating to databases.
• Inventory Control & Stocking: Receive, inspect, and unload deliveries from

suppliers, stock canteen and warehouse shelves; perform cycle counts and

reconcile inventory discrepancies to prevent loss, damage, or theft.

• Security and Tool Control: Maintain strict accountability of all tools, box cutters, palettes, and packaging equipment in accordance with contraband and tool-control policies.
• Completes special projects for the canteen manager.
• Point-of-Sale & Account Processing: Process cashless sales through computerized inmate trust accounting systems; verify account balances and

ensure orders comply with weekly spending limits and facility allowances.

• Compliance & Safety: Enforce facility rules, OSHA guidelines, and public health sanitation standards; ensure no unauthorized communication, bartering, or contraband trafficking occurs through the commissary supply line.
• Participate in the development of department documents; provide guidance and technical assistance to the department.
• Trains other staff or works as part of a project management team with managers and other professionals.
• Responsible for customer service, answers questions on departmental services and functions; assists the public; handles and adjusts customer complaints.
• Interprets policies and procedures for employees or customers.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of record-keeping.
• Knowledge of state governmental organizations.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of gathering information.
• Knowledge of methods used to monitor and evaluate program delivery.
• Knowledge of governmental procurement principles, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of agency-specific specialties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience:

Acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-2 years in retail, warehousing, shipping/receiving, or inventory management; prior

experience in criminal justice, security, or a institutional setting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regularly life, carry, and maneuver boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking on concrete floors, bending, reaching,

and operating hand trucks or pallet jacks.

• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching on a daily basis
• Reaching on a regular basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis
• Talking/hearing on a frequent basis
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as reviewing invoices and

procurement paperwork.

• Pre-service training is required, which includes Krav Maga defensive tactics.
• Work is performed entirely inside an operational correctional institution, with

direct or indirect proximity to incarcerated individuals.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position must pass a background/reference check.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a 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 include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• 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.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

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.

Human Resources Contact: Anna Krier -hrhelp-cofs@wyo.gov or 307-777-6404

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(BAAS04) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

06

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

07

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

08

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

09

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm