Corrections Sentencing Associate or Corrections Sentencing Associate - Senior

Summary

IntroductionThe 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 or Corrections Sentencing Associate - Senior position. This position is based out of Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, WI). This is a re-announcement.Position SummaryUnder general supervision of the Offender Records Supervisor, 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 InformationThe Corrections Sentencing Associate is in pay schedule and range 02-12 with a starting pay of $24.61/hour .The Corrections Sentencing Associate - Senior is in the pay schedule and range 02-14 with a starting pay of $28.77/hour .Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.BenefitsSubstantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement paymentAn optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings planDOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-beingMore information about State of Wisconsin benefits.To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.Job DetailsApplicants 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.QualificationsPerforming mathematical calculations for specific work – related programs (e.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, analyzing, and auditing of files according to established policies/procedures/statutes, etc.Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have ExperienceInterpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Working with legal documents such as judgments of conviction, revocation orders, warrants, etc.Corresponding with external stakeholders (such as law enforcement agencies, legal aid societies, attorneys, etc.)In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experienceInterpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Working with legal documents such as judgments of conviction, revocation orders, warrants, etc.Corresponding with external stakeholders (such as law enforcement agencies, legal aid societies, attorneys, etc.)The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively 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.Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at adriana.sierra@wisconsin.gov.Deadline to ApplyOnline applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 1, 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

IntroductionThe 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 or Corrections Sentencing Associate - Senior position. This position is based out of Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, WI). This is a re-announcement.Position SummaryUnder general supervision of the Offender Records Supervisor, 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 InformationThe Corrections Sentencing Associate is in pay schedule and range 02-12 with a starting pay of $24.61/hour .The Corrections Sentencing Associate - Senior is in the pay schedule and range 02-14 with a starting pay of $28.77/hour .Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.BenefitsSubstantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement paymentAn optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings planDOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-beingMore information about State of Wisconsin benefits.To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.Job DetailsApplicants 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.QualificationsPerforming mathematical calculations for specific work – related programs (e.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, analyzing, and auditing of files according to established policies/procedures/statutes, etc.Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have ExperienceInterpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Working with legal documents such as judgments of conviction, revocation orders, warrants, etc.Corresponding with external stakeholders (such as law enforcement agencies, legal aid societies, attorneys, etc.)In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experienceInterpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Working with legal documents such as judgments of conviction, revocation orders, warrants, etc.Corresponding with external stakeholders (such as law enforcement agencies, legal aid societies, attorneys, etc.)The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and affirmatively 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.Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at adriana.sierra@wisconsin.gov.Deadline to ApplyOnline applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 1, 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr