WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE WDOC
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE WDOC
Public Safety:
WDOC contributes to safer communities by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management of inmates, probationers, and parolees.
Rehabilitation:
Using research-based “best practices,” WDOC actively provides offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens.
Case Management:
WDOC utilizes a structured process of assessing an offender’s risks and needs in order to target areas for treatment and intervention.
Correctional Standards:
WDOC adheres to standards within the corrections profession that ensure the safety and security of staff, offenders, institutions, and the public while providing for the professional management of offenders.
Good Stewardship:
WDOC develops partnerships with victims, community members, public agencies, and private agencies to better meet the department’s mission in a meaningful and cost-effective manner.
WDOC BY THE NUMBERS
WDOC BY THE NUMBERS
WDOC operates five (5) facilities and contracts three (3) adult community correction centers (ACC):
Four Male:
Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) in Newcastle
Wyoming Honor Farm (WHF) in Riverton
Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) in Torrington
Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP) and the Youthful Offender Treatment Program in Rawlins
One female facility:
Wyoming Women’s Center (WWC) in Lusk
ACC:
Casper, Cheyenne, and Gillette
WDOC is responsible for the statewide supervision of adult probation and parole offenders with 25 field offices in every county across the state.
You've had jobs before, but what about a career?
You've had jobs before, but what about a career?
Working for the Wyoming Department of Corrections gives you the opportunity to discover what you can be and the chance to make a difference every day. Plus, you’ll do more than earn a living, you’ll build a foundation for your future with competitive pay, real benefits, and a 20-year retirement plan.
Joining the WDOC means you can have a challenging, rewarding career and raise your family in a small town you’ll be glad to call home. Plus, you can explore the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Cowboy State and experience an outdoor lifestyle that offers opportunities to fish, hunt, camp, and more.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
For inmates: Facility Grievance Manager
For staff: Facility Human Resources Representative
For public: WDOC Public Information Officer, 1934 Wyott Dr., Ste. 100, Cheyenne, WY 82002
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
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