Distributed Control System Operator Jobs in Wyoming

Salary: $21.57 - $25.37 Hourly
Location : Governmental Complex Downtown, Cheyenne
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00023
Department: Sheriff's Department
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Hiring Range: $21.57 - $25.37 Hourly
Full Salary Range: $21.57 - $29.18 Hourly
Summary
Under general supervision, monitors operations, traffic and alarms in the Detention Facility to maintain the safety and security of the staff, inmates, visitors and facilities.
Essential Job Functions
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
• Monitors safety and security of the staff, inmates, visitors and facility; monitors intercom communications and security cameras, and operates door release panels as required.
• Monitors inmates, activities and facility environment; observes and documents traffic and operations; controls and records access to facilities; helps to create a safe and functional environment.
• Monitors Detention Facility cameras and radio traffic in detention, courts and emergency channels; assures effective communication and recording of significant and critical incidents and circumstances; services radios and replaces batteries as needed.
• Monitors alarms; acknowledges event, identifies source, notifies supervisor and other staff as required by operating procedures.
• Manages key rings and accounts for key distribution.
• Monitors Central Control equipment and facilities and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows established safe practices; protects staff from personal injury; follows safety protocols, and calls for assistance as required.
• Maintains and updates incident logs and checklists according to policies and procedures.
• Answers incoming phone calls; provides information within designated scope of authority.
• Acts as Training Officer for new employees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Sheriff's Department detention policies and procedures, current correctional techniques and procedures, post orders and safety standards.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Skill in interpreting policies and regulations, and working effectively under stressful conditions.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; must pass a thorough background investigation, and successfully complete a minimum of 280 hours of operational training; may be required to successfully complete a polygraph, psychological, and physical or stress test prior to appointment.
Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package. For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please click the link below to access our benefit page.
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Are you a United States Citizen or legally permitted to work in the U.S.?

• YES
• NO

02
As an adult starting at the age of 18, have you ever used Heroin or Methamphetamines?

• YES
• NO

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As an adult, starting at the age of 18, have you ever sold any illegal drugs outside of a Law Enforcement capacity?

• YES
• NO

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Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET?

• YES
• NO

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Has your driver's license been suspended within the last three years?

• YES
• NO

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Have you been convicted of DWI or DUI in the last three years?

• YES
• NO

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Have you ever been involved in the cultivation, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any illegal drug, including marijuana?

• YES
• NO

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Have you ever used any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement agency?

• YES
• NO

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Have you had three or more moving violations in the last three years?

• YES
• NO

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Have you illegally used Steroids in the last six years?

• YES
• NO

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Have you used inhalants, solvents, or aerosols in the last three years?

• YES
• NO

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I am aware that refusal to complete a background, a medical examination, a psychological examination, a polygraph, and urinalysis is grounds for disqualification from the process.

• YES
• NO

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This position requires you to work a rotating schedule, which includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Are you able and willing to work under these conditions?

• YES
• NO

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Will you be at least 18 years of age on or before the hire date?

• YES
• NO

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Due to the legalization of marijuana in several states, prior marijuana use will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please describe below your use of marijuana, including where it was used, the last date of use, and a description of frequency.
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Have you ever been arrested, charged, convicted, or given probation for any misdemeanor or felony offense?
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Have you ever misused prescription drugs?
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Please list any illegal or illicit drugs that you have taken not listed above within the last ten years.
Required Question