Adult Probation and Parole Officer 2026-01543

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


Join the Wyoming Department of Corrections! This agency and division contribute to public safety by accurately assessing offender risks and needs and then addressing those areas through effective case planning, meaningful intervention along with positive reinforcements, and corrective action when necessary. 

The Field Services Division is responsible for the community supervision and case management of probationers and parolees. We are a progressive department that offers job variety and challenges our staff to help rehabilitate offenders into becoming law-abiding citizens. The Field Services Division is currently hiring a probation and parole agent for the Torrington location.

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 for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, please click here

Bonus perk: Wyoming is one of just nine states with NO state income tax!

Human Resource 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 which may be performed at the job level.

• Utilization and analysis of validated risk and needs assessments to determine appropriate supervision levels to aid in developing individual case planning goals.
• Collaboration between government and private entities to enhance case management and support and enhance client behavior for long-term change.
• Identify external and internal motivators of change through motivational interviewing and additional interviewing techniques to assist in case plan development.
• Understanding of intervention, incentives, and sanctions within the criminal justice system. 
• Provides and utilizes appropriate intervention, incentives, and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors.
• Facilitate cognitive intervention groups with clients and alternative evidence-based cognitive interventions to provide knowledge and enhance client motivation.
• Maintain supervision standards to provide public safety and help offenders re-socialize and reintegrate into the community as law-abiding citizens.
• Maintain documentation of all case management collaborative efforts in a case management system
• Conduct visits with clients in the office, in their home and place of employment, or at other locations to verify compliance and support positive behavior.
• Maintain supervision of a caseload of adult probationers and parolees, which includes supervision of misdemeanor and felony cases. To include, but not limited to, alcohol or drug offenses, sex offenses, domestic violence, theft, burglary, and clients determined not guilty because of mental illness.
• Create a positive and collaborative environment for clients to gain the confidence to change their behavior in the long term.
• Maintain supervision standards to include documentation and collateral contacts to promote public safety and client accountability.
• Collaboration with the Prison Division to investigate and offer guidance for a positive and effective reentry plan for inmates soon to be released into the community.
• Write reports to the Parole Board, Courts, or other stakeholders. These reports will require investigation, insight, and analysis with the assistance of various agencies, individuals, and assessments to determine risk level and appropriateness of supervision, along with various other recommendations.
• Interview, evaluate, and conduct investigations into the offender's background and criminal history to determine their risks and needs.
• Interview the victim for presentence investigation reports, determining restitution and recommendations to the Court. Additionally, contact victims for educational and safety purposes throughout the client's supervision. Creating a collaborative and trusting environment is essential.

Retirement Plan, Paid Sick Leave