Adult Probation and Parole Officer 2026-02606

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Wyoming is seeking a Probation and Parole Agent to supervise adult probationers and parolees, conduct assessments, and develop case plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with courts, treatment providers, and victims to promote accountability and reduce recidivism.

The position involves home, office, and employment visits, cognitive interventions, and reporting to the Parole Board. It requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in probation and parole settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice.
• 0–2 years of progressive work experience in Adult Probation and Parole with knowledge at Interstate Compact Specialist level; or 3–5 years with that knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload of adult probationers and parolees, including varied offenses.
• Conduct risk/needs assessments to determine supervision levels.
• Develop individualized case plans and monitor progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with agencies, victims, and treatment providers to support rehabilitation.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for courts and parole authorities.
• Visit clients in office, home, and workplace settings to verify compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational interviewing

Case management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice

Tools

Google

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities by serving as a Probation and Parole Agent with the Wyoming Department of Corrections. This position combines public safety, case management, and evidence-based interventions to help individuals successfully reintegrate into society while reducing recidivism and promoting long-term behavioral change.

In this role, you will supervise a diverse caseload of adult probationers and parolees, including misdemeanor and felony offenders with varying risks and needs. Using validated assessment tools, motivational interviewing techniques, and evidence-based practices, you will develop individualized case plans that encourage accountability, support positive decision-making, and foster sustainable behavior change.

Success in this position requires building collaborative relationships with clients, victims, community partners, treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional institutions. You will conduct office, home, and employment visits, facilitate cognitive intervention programming, monitor compliance with court and supervision requirements, and apply appropriate interventions, incentives, and sanctions to encourage progress toward supervision goals.

This position also plays a vital role in the criminal justice process through conducting investigations, preparing reports and recommendations for courts and parole authorities, collaborating on inmate reentry planning, and engaging with victims to provide information, support, and safety planning. Through a balance of accountability and encouragement, you will help individuals overcome barriers, make meaningful life changes, and become productive, law‑abiding members of their communities while enhancing public safety throughout Wyoming.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

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
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create a positive and collaborative environment for clients to gain the confidence to change their behavior in the long term.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide and utilize appropriate interventions, 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 homes, and places of employment, or in other locations to verify compliance and support positive behavior.
• 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 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, and various other recommendations.
• Interview, evaluate, and investigate the offender's 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 client's supervision. Creating a collaborative and trusting environment is essential.

PREFERENCES:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice, along with progressive work experience in Probation and Parole, to include 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, understanding of the concepts of behavioral change.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human behavior, crisis behavior, substance use, abuse, and addiction
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, department policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of criminal and legal law
• Knowledge of procedures used in criminal justice agencies and cognitive behavior programs
• Knowledge of various computer software programs, including 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: Bachelor's 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 & Experience Substitution: 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

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 regularly.
• 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 morning, night, 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 caseloads within the Division, including, but not limited to, Community Corrections facilities, Intensive Supervision Programs, 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.
• 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 that includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• WDOC Field Services utilizes Reflex Protect (Presidia Gel (SC)) as a force alternative. All employees will be properly trained for the use and carrying of Reflex Protect, including exposure during training.
• Candidates must complete the defensive tactics skills Krav-Maga.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.