Juvenile probation services in Wyoming are provided by the Department of Family Services (DFS), Division of Juvenile Services. The DFS, Division of Juvenile Services, has 27 full-time offices and 3 part-time offices in 9 districts.
In 2012, there were 182 juvenile cases filed in District 1, which includes the cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.
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How to Become a Juvenile Probation Officer in Cheyenne
Education Requirements – Candidates for probation officer jobs in Cheyenne must possess a bachelor’s degree. Although not required, preference is given for candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice.
Application and Hiring Process – Further, all candidates seeking probation officer careers should expect to undergo a thorough background investigation, including fingerprints, through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Training – Training for probation officer careers in Cheyenne include a 32-hour program, which must be completed within 6 months of being hired. In addition, all field staff (including juvenile probation officers) working with troubled or delinquent youth must receive certification training within one year of being hired.
In-service training requirements for probation officers include the Fundamental Skills Training for Juvenile Probation Officers program.
Juvenile Justice Programs in Cheyenne
District 1 provides the following services for youth within the formal judicial system:
- Probation
- Work Alternatives Program (WAP): Community service
- Juvenile Alcohol and Drug Intervention Program (JADIP)
- Juvenile Accountability and Enrichment Program (JAEP)