Corrections Sentencing Associate; Senior 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Prairie du Chien, WI $24.12
- $28.20 an hour
- Full-time State of Wisconsin
- Corrections 610 reviews $24.12
- $28.20 an hour
- Full-time Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care.
Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. The Division of Adult Institution is recruiting to fill a Corrections Sentencing Associate position at either the entry or Senior level. This position is based out of Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution in Prairie du Chien, WI. Position Summary This position is responsible for technical services to Persons In Our Care to include effectively processing detainers, sentence computations, and releases of Persons In Our Care. This position has responsibility for meeting all legal requirements and requires a broad working knowledge of the Statutes, Administrative Code, and changes, as well as court decisions and their proper implication concerning admissions and releases, incarceration, and sentencing computations to ensure the lawful commitment and release of Persons In Our Care. The Corrections Sentencing Associate may assist with processing Public Record Requests. This position will serve as back up to the other Records Office staff as needed. Salary Information The Corrections Sentencing Associate is in pay schedule and range 02-12 with a starting pay of $24.12/hour . The Corrections Sentencing Associate
- Senior is in the pay schedule and range 02-14 with a starting pay of $28.
20/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A 12-month probationary period is required. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
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Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Please click here for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore employment benefits on the website. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here. Job Details Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. Qualifications The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualification and resume: Minimally qualified applicants will have experience: Performing mathematical calculations for specific work
g. budget preparation, account, offender sentence computations, etc.). Utilizing computer programs (such as: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Google sheets, Doc, etc.) for creating, updating, and maintain documents and databases. Maintaining records within an office setting. In addition to the above and to be considered at the senior level, well qualified applicants will have experience: Working with legal documents such as judgments of conviction, revocation orders, warrants, etc. Interpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Corresponding with external stakeholders (such as law enforcement agencies, legal aid societies, attorneys, etc. How To Apply To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and should detail your training and experience related to the qualifications listed in the job posting. Limit to a maximum of 2 pages each. For instructions on developing your resume of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, review the resume building assistance document. Submitted material will be evaluated and the most qualified applications will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring for available vacancies. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application as described above by the stated date. Apply through the "Careers" tile on your ESS Portal. The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds . We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Once determined eligible, please send a follow up email with the HR Specialist below to indicate interest in this job announcement. Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist
sierra@wisconsin.gov. Deadline to Apply Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on June 4, 2026. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
