Adult Probation and Parole Officer 2026-01469

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice
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, understanding of the concepts of behavioral change.
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
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 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Interstate Compact Specialist
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.
Candidate must complete the defensive tactics skills Krav-Maga.

Responsibilities

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. Provides and utilizes 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.
Collaboration 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.