Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01519

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Central Office

Job classification: EXMT06 - EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT 6

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Criminology

Summary

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) is seeking a strategic leader to serve as the Deputy Director. Reporting directly to the Agency Director, this executive-level role provides day-to-day oversight of the Agency’s operations. The Deputy Director also works closely with the Director and Executive Leadership team to ensure the implementation of the Director’s goals and vision for the Agency.

The Deputy Director has overall responsibility for overseeing the department's three (3) divisions: Support Services, Field Services, and Prison Operations. This includes assisting with coordinating the activities and efforts of the division administrators and upper-level managers; ensuring the divisions work together to meet the day-to-day mission as well as implementing the Agency’s priorities; and supporting the Director with the Wyoming Legislature and other internal and external stakeholders. Provide leadership and oversight in the absence of the Director.

The ideal candidate will be a proven change agent capable of balancing operational needs, community safety and large, complex initiatives. The Deputy Director works with the Director to create a culture of innovation, accountability and growth.

This position is an at-will position and serves at the discretion of the Director of DOC.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Human Resources Contact: Steve Stark steven.stark@wyo.gov 307-777-3436

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

• Ensure the divisions are meeting day-to-day operational needs as well as working toward the agency performance measures, including that the mission is being carried out and that staff concerns and issues are being focused on, in order to fulfill the agency mission.
• Facilitate leadership and management regular meetings; consistently and regularly speaking with managers and staff and conveying both findings and ideas to the division administrators and upper-level managers.
• General oversight of and ensuring department wide initiatives in the areas of staff enhancement, research, policy development, long-term strategic planning and outcomes results are meeting the desired intent and goals.
• Assist with the management and coordination of large department-wide initiatives, including attending staff meetings throughout the state to seek their input and insights: legislative efforts; multiple agency efforts, to include participation in governor-initiated policy teams; specific initiatives to coordinate work with stakeholders such as reentry efforts; parole enhancement; or major program focuses. These groups can include the legal community, law enforcement, human services, victim advocates, and general citizens.
• Serve as acting director in the Director's absence.

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to a candidate with the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field. Additionally, a graduate degree in corrections, public administration, business or law. 10 to 12 years of progressive work experience in the criminal justice/ Human Services field, with a minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience.. Thorough knowledge of adult correctional organizations, state and federal government, policymaking, legislative processes, legal system, budgeting, leadership principles and practice, interpersonal relations, staff development, and long-term planning and outcomes development.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of providing effective supervision, leadership, and direction to assigned staff.
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing effective policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Knowledge of communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local relationships that impact the operations of a correctional facility and probation and parole.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations of the State prison system and probation and parole.
• Knowledge of advanced leadership and how to manage teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Candidates must successfully pass a background/reference check, medical, urinalysis drug screen, and other preemployment testing before the appointment.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, lifting and carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
• Exposure to inside and outside environmental 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.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching on an occasional basis.
• Reaching on a regular basis.
• Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis.
• Talking/hearing on a frequent basis.
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Travel will be required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This position is an at-will position and serves at the discretion of the Director of DOC.
• 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 Correction 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 and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.

Supplemental information

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The 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: Steve Stark steven.stark@wyo.gov 307-777-3436