Interstate Compact Specialist 2026 02465

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid time off

Wyoming State Retirement

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Corrections, Cheyenne Field Services Division, is seeking an Interstate Compact Specialist to process interstate transfers and monitor compliance for probationers and parolees. You will liaise with field agents, institutions, and other states to ensure timely, accurate transfers and enforcement of supervision requirements.

The role involves extensive documentation, training, and collaboration with judicial and criminal justice partners.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Social Services required.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in Adult Probation/Parole.
• Alternative: 2-4 years of progressive work experience in Adult Probation/Parole.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track caseload of Wyoming offenders transferred to other states.
• Verify payments of monetary obligations with Clerks of Court.
• Prepare affidavits, petitions, orders, and warrants.
• Provide information and training about ICAOS to agents and staff.
• Track offender movement across state lines and ensure ICAOS time compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communications

Public speaking

PC/software applications

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree (Social Services)

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Corrections, Cheyenne Field Services Division, is seeking a motivated and organized individual for an

Description And Functions GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Corrections, Cheyenne Field Services Division, is seeking a motivated and organized individual for an Interstate Compact Specialist. This position will process interstate compact transfers received from our probation/parole field agents, the WDOC institutions, and the contracted halfway houses to other states, as well as process incoming transfer requests for probationers and parolees desiring to transfer to Wyoming. In addition, if the outgoing transfer is accepted by the receiving state, the Interstate Compact Specialist will monitor and track the offender's compliance with his/her supervision requirements. The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens.

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
• Employee State Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: [e-mail] or 307-777-6136

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Monitors and tracks a caseload of Wyoming offenders whose probation/parole supervision has been transferred to another state under the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS).
• Monitors offender compliance with the conditions of probation/parole through correspondence with probation/parole personnel in other states.
• Contact the Clerks of Court to verify payment of ordered monetary obligations.
• Consults with judicial personnel and other criminal justice personnel on what action to take on offenders violating conditions of supervision.
• Performs paralegal duties for the courts' and parole board’s review and consideration by preparing affidavits, petitions, orders, and warrants.
• Performs functions of the Wyoming Interstate Compact office in compliance with the ICAOS Rules and other federal, state, and local laws, and agency policy.
• Provides information and/or training about the Compact and the Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System (ICOTS) to agents, offenders, criminal justice personnel, and others.
• Tracks the movement of offenders across state lines, i.e., out-of-state offenders coming into Wyoming and Wyoming offenders going to other states.
• Ensures all ICOTS functions are completed within ICAOS time requirements.
• Reviews ICOTS documents for accuracy and completeness prior to transmission to another state and prior to transmission to our field offices.
• Contacts Interstate Compact offices in other states and Wyoming field offices, as needed, to accomplish the above tasks.
• Prepares transfer applications and other documents electronically for Wyoming offenders being supervised out of state who are requesting to transfer to a third state.
• Monitors Wyoming probationers/parolees who are incarcerated in other states, or who have been deported.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail for the Compact office, including requests for information from agents, criminal justice organizations, and private entities.
• Copies file materials as requested by Wyoming field offices, prosecutors, the Attorney General's Office, law enforcement, probation/parole agents from other states, Child Support, federal probation, and others in a timely manner.
• Uses the microfiche machine and electronic database for copying older file materials.
• Responds to telephone inquiries for information.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants who have worked in a correctional setting.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Wyoming laws and the criminal justice system, probation/parole policies and procedures, departmental policies, parole board procedures, and adult community corrections regulations.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Interstate Compact for Supervision of Adult Offenders.
• Knowledge of monitoring techniques and communication codes.
• Knowledge of general correctional philosophy.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in speaking with members of the public.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in use of personal computers and software/database applications.
• Skill in data entry.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, be flexible, and accept new duties.
• Ability to multitask several items with different priorities at the same time.
• Knowledge of what documents and information can be released pursuant to DOC policy and state statutes.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions

• Lifting/grasping up to 20 pounds without assistance on an occasional to regular basis.
• Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis.
• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching on an occasional basis.
• Reaching on a regular basis.
• Typing/Repetitive motion frequently.
• Talking/hearing frequently.
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.

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.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and 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 and offenders from abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• Successful applicants must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to the appointment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to 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.

Supplemental Information

080 Wyoming Department of Corrections - Field Services.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Human Resources Contact: [e-mail] or 307-777-6136

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees Enjoy

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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