Adult Probation and Parole Officer

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Department of Corrections. We are seeking a Probation and Parole Officer in the Gillette Field Service Office. 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 contributes to public safety by accurately assessing offender risks and needs and then addressing those areas through effective case planning meaningful intervention along with positive reinforcement and corrective action when necessary.

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
• 20- year State Retirement pension for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:

Human Resources Contact: or

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that 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.
• Understand intervention incentives and sanctions within the criminal justice system.
• Provide and utilize 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 at their 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 by reason 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 collateral contacts to promote public safety and client accountability.
• Collaborate 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 offenders background and criminal history to determine their risks and needs.
• Interview the victim for the purposes of presentence investigation reports determining restitution and recommendations to the Court. Additionally contact victims for educational and safety purposes throughout the clients supervision. Creating a collaborative and trusting environment is essential.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or University in Social Work Counseling Sociology Psychology Criminal Justice or Administration of Justice with progressive work experience in Probation and Parole.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: case management practices risk/need assessments cognitive skills group facilitation effective interpersonal communication strategies conducting investigations report writing and understanding of the concepts of behavioral change.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of human behavior crisis behavior substance use abuse & addiction
• Knowledge of criminal and legal law
• Knowledge of procedures used in criminal justice agencies and cognitive behavior programs
• Knowledge of various computer software programs Google and Microsoft
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with offenders and other professionals
• Ability to be a positive pro-social role model for offenders
• Ability to exercise good judgment when making decisions in highly stressful situations
• Ability to analyze information from various sources
• Ability to interpret information received from risk/needs assessments and case planning tools
• Ability to engage others in innovative solutions
• Ability to create and implement new concepts and ideas and to motivate others
• Ability to learn and utilize various interviewing skills such as Motivational Interviewing
• Skills in organization time management group facilitation and problem-solving

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Interstate Compact Specialist

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Interstate Compact Specialist

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Walking constantly
• May have to strike or punch with both arms on an occasional basis.
• Standing regularly talking/hearing.
• Visual ability to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Grasping regularly.
• Typing/Repetitive motion.
• Visual ability to perform an activity includes analyzing data and figures viewing a computer terminal and extensive repetitive motion.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Required to function around offenders.
• May be exposed to mechanical or atmospheric hazards periodically.
• The position requires year-round travel with non-traditional working hours early mornings nights and weekends.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• Agents may be required to rotate to any caseload within the Division including but not limited to Community Corrections facilities Intensive Supervision Program Sex Offenders Drug Court or being a Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC per WDOC policy. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and a drug test prior to the appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• 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 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 WDOC Field Services uses oleoresin capsicum (OC pepper spray) as a force alternative. All employees will be directly exposed to OC during their initial training and may be required to carry OC.
• Candidate must complete defensive tactic skills Krav-Maga.
  

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: 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: or

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority