Effective July 1, 2025, the Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act allows for concealed carry in many state-owned buildings. Please note Wyoming statutes 6-8-104(t) and 6-8-105(d)(v) exempt the WDOC employees, contractors, and visitors from the broader W.S. 6-8-105, also known as the ‘Wyoming Repeal Gun Free Zones Act’. Additionally, W.S. 6-8-105(d)(iv) and W.S. 6-5-209 also prohibit the carrying of firearms into penal institutions.
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE WDOC
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE WDOC
The primary functions of the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) public safety, rehabilitation, case management, upholding correctional standards and promoting good stewardship. The WDOC is committed to public safety through the reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management of inmates, probationers, and parolees. The WDOC implements research-based best practices to offer offenders meaningful opportunities to become law-abiding citizens. Through structured case management, the department assesses risks and needs to effectively target treatment and intervention efforts. WDOC also upholds professional correctional standards that prioritize the safety and security of staff, offenders, institutions, and the public. In the spirit of good stewardship, WDOC fosters partnerships with victims, community members, and both public and private agencies to fulfill its mission in a cost-effective and impactful way.
WDOC BY THE NUMBERS
WDOC BY THE NUMBERS
WDOC operates five (5) facilities and contracts three (3) adult community correction centers (ACC):
Four Male:
Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) in Newcastle
Wyoming Honor Farm (WHF) in Riverton
Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington
Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP) and the Youthful Offender Treatment Program in Rawlins
One female facility:
Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC) in Lusk
ACC:
Casper, Cheyenne, and Gillette
WDOC is responsible for the statewide supervision of adult probation and parole offenders with 25 field offices in every county across the state.
You've had jobs before, but what about a career?
You've had jobs before, but what about a career?
Working for the Wyoming Department of Corrections gives you the opportunity to discover what you can be and the chance to make a difference every day. Plus, you’ll do more than earn a living, you’ll build a foundation for your future with competitive pay, real benefits, and a 20-year retirement plan.
Joining the WDOC means you can have a challenging, rewarding career and raise your family in a small town you’ll be glad to call home. Plus, you can explore the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Cowboy State and experience an outdoor lifestyle that offers opportunities to fish, hunt, camp, and more.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
For inmates: Facility Grievance Manager
For staff: Facility Human Resources Representative
For public: WDOC Public Information Officer, 1934 Wyott Dr., Ste. 100, Cheyenne, WY 82002
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
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