Qureos Mentor

State of Wyoming

<div><div><div><div><div><b>Salary</b><div>
</div></div></div><div><div>$60,652.68 - $137,362.92 Annually</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div>Cheyenne, WY</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>Permanent Full-time</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Number</b></div>
</div><div><div>2026-00094</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
</div><div><div>Public Defender</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Division</b></div>
</div><div><div>Public Defender</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Opening Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>01/14/2026</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>FLSA</b></div>
</div><div><div>Exempt</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Classification</b></div>
</div><div><div>ATTY99</div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description and Functions</b></h2></div><br>
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<b>Open Until Filled</b></div><br>
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</b><div></div><div><div><br>
Are you passionate about protecting constitutional rights and advocating for those who need it most? The <b>Wyoming State Public Defender&rsquo;s Office in Cheyenne </b>is dedicated to ensuring high-quality legal representation for indigent clients. Our attorneys fight for justice and continually develop their advocacy and appellate skills while working alongside experienced mentors in a collaborative and supportive environment.</div><div><b><br>
Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Public Defender&rsquo;s Office?</b></div><ul><li><p><b>
Unmatched Courtroom Experience:</b> <b>:</b> Unlike larger jurisdictions where new attorneys wait years for serious cases, here you will quickly gain experience in <b>assault, homicide, and felony cases</b> early in your career.</p></li><li><div><b>
Mission-Driven Work:</b> Make a real impact by providing legal defense to those who cannot afford private representation.</div></li><li><div><b>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF):</b> Our positions qualify for PSLF, helping you manage student debt while pursuing meaningful work.</div></li><li><div><b>
Mentorship &amp; Professional Growth:</b> Work alongside experienced defenders who are committed to mentoring and supporting new attorneys.</div></li><li><b>
Competitive Benefits &amp; Work-Life Balance:</b> Enjoy a stable salary, generous paid time off, state retirement benefits, and access to Wyoming&rsquo;s incredible outdoor recreation.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Live and Work in Cheyenne, Wyoming</b><br>
As Wyoming&rsquo;s capital and largest city, Cheyenne offers a blend of career opportunities, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventure. From historic Western charm to vibrant local events like Cheyenne Frontier Days, you&rsquo;ll be part of a community with a rich legal and political environment. With quick access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation in Curt Gowdy State Park and the Medicine Bow National Forest along with a short drive to reach Denver, Colorado, Cheyenne is the perfect place to grow your career while enjoying an excellent quality of life.<br>
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<b>Join us and build a meaningful career in public defense!</b></div><b><br>
Human Resource Contact: Samantha Drew / 307-777-7667 / </b><b>samantha.drew2@wyo.gov</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b>The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.</div><div></div><div><ul><li><b><br>
Client Representation:</b> Defend clients at all stages of criminal proceedings, including arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, sentencing, and appeals.</li><li><b>
Case Preparation:</b> Conduct legal research, draft motions, and develop defense strategies tailored to each case.</li><li><b>
Negotiation &amp; Advocacy:</b> Engage in plea negotiations with prosecutors, ensuring outcomes align with clients&rsquo; best interests.</li><li><b>
Investigation:</b> Work with investigators, expert witnesses, and other resources to gather evidence and build a strong defense.</li><li><b>
Caseload Management:</b> Handle a diverse caseload, ensuring timely case progression and compliance with court deadlines.</li><li><b>
Mentorship &amp; Development:</b> Provide guidance to junior attorneys or legal interns as needed, fostering professional growth within the office.</li><li><b>
Continuing Education:</b> Stay current on changes in criminal law and public defense best practices through ongoing legal education and professional development.</li></ul></div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div><br>
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<b>PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:</b><br>
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Preference may be given to applicants who are active members of the Wyoming State Bar.<br>
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**You must be licensed to practice law in Wyoming.</p><div></div><b><br>
KNOWLEDGE:</b><ul><li><p><br>
Strong case management and prioritization skills.</p></li><li><div>
In-depth knowledge of trial procedures, rules of evidence, and criminal statutes.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent legal research and writing abilities.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to think quickly, adapt to courtroom challenges, and advocate effectively for clients.</div></li></ul><b><br>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
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Education:</b></div><div><br>
Juris Doctorate</div><p><b>
Experience:</b></p><p>
0-2 years of relevant legal experience.</p><p><b>
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</b></p><p>
Requires membership in the State Bar as an Attorney qualified to practice law in this state.</p></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Necessary Special Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:</b></p><br>
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Travel required - as necessary by the caseload.</li></ul><p><b><br>
NOTES:</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
FLSA: Exempt</li><li>
This is an At-Will Position</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div><br>
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008-Public Defender - Trial</p><div></div><p><br>
Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator.</p><p>
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm</p><div>
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.<br>
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<i>Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A &amp; I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.</i></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Public Defender Practicing Attorney 2026-00094

<div><div><div><div><div><b>Salary</b><div>
</div></div></div><div><div>$81,094.92 - $90,105.48 Annually</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div>Cheyenne, WY</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>Permanent Full-time</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Number</b></div>
</div><div><div>2026-00045</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
</div><div><div>Attorney General</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Division</b></div>
</div><div><div>DCI CJIS</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Opening Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>01/12/2026</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>Continuous</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>FLSA</b></div>
</div><div><div>Determined by Position</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Classification</b></div>
</div><div><div>PSCJ11</div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description and Functions</b></h2></div><br>
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<div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div><br>
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</b><br>
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Join our team at the Wyoming Attorney General&rsquo;s Office, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)! We are seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as the <b>Control Terminal CJIS Supervisor.</b><br>
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At the direction of the Deputy Director, supervise, plan, and schedule all work activities, including special projects of several units within the Criminal Justice Information Section (CJIS), including the Control Terminal. Other units supervised may include any combination of the Applicant Tracking Unit, Concealed Firearm Permit Unit, Uniform Crime Reporting Unit, Automated Biometric Identification Services Unit, Computerized Criminal History Unit, and the Sexual Offender Registry Unit. Supervision of these units requires considerable judgment in determining work method; direct and oversee the operation of various other law enforcement programs, including the Wyoming Missing Person Clearinghouse. Ensure law enforcement agencies in the state of Wyoming have connectivity to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), and Wyoming Criminal Justice Information Network (WyCJIN) 24/7, enabling law enforcement officers to perform their duties, thereby ensuring the safety of themselves and the protection and safety of the citizens of Wyoming.<p><b><br>
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:</b></p><ul><li>
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays</li><li>
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future</li><li>
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options</li><li>
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE<b>!</b></li></ul><p><b><i>
Click here for detailed information</i></b><b><i>, or </i></b><b><i>you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!</i></b></p><p><b>
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?</b></p><p>
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:<b> </b><b>https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov</b></p><p><b><br>
Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / (307) 777-7130 / </b><b>stacy.berres@wyo.gov</b></p><b><br>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b> The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.<br>
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Directly supervise the Control Terminal staff as well as two to three other units within Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). Supervise case load, personnel, resources, special projects, and adherence to policy; manage the Control Terminal on-call schedule; assign and review the work of the unit staff and formulate plans for improvement; receive, discuss and resolve questions and problems presented by workers regarding work methods and processes; conduct performance evaluations; set goals and ensure goals are met; coordinate working within the units and work within other units of the Division.</li><li>
Devise a timetable for achievement of work objectives, completion of projects and development of changes of work processes; establish and maintain work standards, procedures, methods and rules of the CJIS records section; analyze, evaluate and make determinations for better use of material and personnel resources; monitor training programs in CJIS with oversight to organize, schedule and monitor overall CJIS training efforts for the division and non-division personnel.</li><li>
Provide project management for small and large-scale CJIS-related projects, including coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, vendors, and Division staff; maintaining records, monitoring expenses and projected expenses, and acting as the main point of contact.</li><li>
Assist Deputy Director with participating in federal CJIS audits and drafting responses; coordinate statewide CJIS audits, ensuring compliance with CJIS Security Policy.</li><li>
Review instructor performance, organization of course content, and coordinate with the Peace Officer's Standards and Training for accuracy of training programs; monitor, supervise, and ensure compliance with training programs.</li><li>
Report to and assist the Deputy Director with program development, research, surveys, planning, budgeting needs, personnel, and equipment needs of the section; resolve problems and make decisions.</li><li>
Assist in compiling information and preparing grant applications for federal funds; assist with the analysis and development of financial grant data and writing reports; produce statistical reports.</li><li>
Receive and incorporate new material into the criminal justice information systems; responsible for the electronic submission of data through information technology involving courts, corrections, prosecutors, and other law enforcement agencies.</li><li>
Act as liaison between CJIS and other state and local agencies; give and receive information; confer with and advise employees and other law enforcement agencies; present or request information; participate in the CJIS management team in making decisions that affect the Division as a whole.</li><li>
Compare data from several sources; receive, compare, implement, and update changes; compile information, conduct analysis, and evaluate data for and write periodic reports.</li><li>
Gather data from manuals, statutes, rule books, codes, and regulations in order to make determinations and/or recommendations to the Deputy Director.</li><li>
Compose correspondence dealing with CJIS, such as criminal records information subject matter; coordinate the division's mission with the law enforcement community.</li><li>
Responsible for the unit's workflow plan and development to accomplish designated work goals; establish personnel and unit goals, objectives, and priorities per local, state, and federal law enforcement rules and regulations, and the Wyoming State Personnel rules.</li><li>
Compile information, conduct analysis, evaluate data, and write periodic reports on activities in the section.</li><li>
Serve on various statewide, regional, and/or federal workgroups and committees at the direction of the Deputy Director; serve as the Deputy Director's proxy at various statewide, regional, and/or federal workgroups and committees as needed.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>PREFERENCES:</b><br>
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Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business, public policy and administration, administration of justice, plus 1-2 years of progressive work experience in criminal justice, justice administration, or public policy and administration, including two years with lead responsibilities;<br>
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<b>OR</b><br>
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Preference will be given to 4-6 years of progressive work experience in criminal justice, justice administration, or public policy and administration, including two years with lead responsibilities.<br>
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<b>KNOWLEDGE</b>:</p><br>
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Knowledge of the structure of the criminal justice system at the local, state, and federal levels.</li><li>
Knowledge of privacy, security, and other related regulations.</li><li>
Knowledge of operations of automated fingerprint identification systems and LiveScan fingerprint capture systems.</li><li>
Knowledge of FBI CJIS Security Policy.</li><li>
Knowledge of federal and state automated criminal history systems.</li><li>
Knowledge of organization, principles, and practices of all levels of the criminal justice system.</li><li>
Knowledge of principles and concepts of laws pertaining to criminal history information.</li><li>
Knowledge of State personnel rules.</li><li>
Knowledge of principles and concepts of computer systems and operations.</li><li>
Knowledge of project management.</li><li>
Knowledge of accounting and budgeting standards and practices.</li><li>
Knowledge of grant research, writing, and reporting.</li><li>
Skill in leadership and establishing best business practices.</li><li>
Skill in supervision, motivation of others, and problem recognition.</li><li>
Skill in verbal and written communication.</li><li>
Skill in interpersonal relations.</li><li>
Skill in instruction methods.</li><li>
Skill in making operational and administrative decisions.</li><li>
Skill in problem-solving.</li><li>
Skill in information system management.</li><li>
Ability to supervise and provide direction and guidance to multiple records analysts, law enforcement analysts, program managers, unit leaders, and others assigned to the criminal justice information section.</li><li>
Ability to make appropriate decisions within the scope of the section's responsibilities.</li><li>
Ability to work with all sections of a division and the various components of the criminal justice system and associated electronic database transfers.</li><li>
Ability to travel.</li><li>
Ability to interact with various administrative levels of local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies.</li><li>
Ability to work without supervision.</li><li>
Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.</li><li>
Ability to plan for future technological advances and their impact on existing division services and personnel.</li><li>
Ability to adapt and assist other state agencies with legislative requirements on release and access to criminal justice arrest information.</li><li>
Ability to coordinate as needed with members of the Western Identification Network on the planning, sizing, and upgrading of the multi-state shared fingerprint database using electronic transfer of data and images.</li><li>
Ability to coordinate as needed with the FBI on the electronic transfer of criminal arrest data and fingerprint images to the state of Wyoming for future inclusion as a National Fingerprint File participant.</li><li>
Ability to verify statistical data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the legislature, state, and federal government published reports.</li><li>
Ability to convey operational needs to the State IT and vendor programmers on interface projects.</li><li>
Ability to obtain, understand, and interpret court documents, making appropriate decisions on inclusion of disposition information within a criminal history.</li><li>
Ability to communicate in clear, concise dialogue to a diverse audience the requirements in obtaining, disseminating, and documenting criminal records information for the use in non-criminal and criminal justice employment, the Help America Vote Act, state licensing and certification programs, and the applicable release of information from the state for the stated purposes as described by law.</li><li>
Ability to provide statistical input and impact statements concerning existing or pending legislative actions.</li><li>
Ability to provide needs assessments, statistical documentation, and justification statements for grant applications and reports.</li><li>
Ability to actively participate in Federal and State audits in all units of the section.</li><li>
Ability to assist staff and human resources in position descriptions and position openings.</li><li>
Ability to complete supervisor and leadership training both remotely and in-person.</li><li>
Ability to utilize the State of Wyoming performance evaluation system in employee evaluations and to complete employee evaluations in a timely manner.</li><li>
Ability to review orders of expungement, dismissals, and restoration of rights pursuant to state statutes.</li><li>
Ability to manage small- and large-scale projects.</li><li>
Ability to work as a team with other supervisors to develop best business practices and to cover for other supervisors and the Deputy Director when absent.</li></ul><br>
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
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<b>Education:</b><br>
Bachelor's degree (typically in Criminal Justice)<br>
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<b>Experience:</b><br>
1-2 years of progress work experience (typically in Criminal Justice Information Systems) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Control Terminal CJIS Specialist.<br>
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<b>OR</b><br>
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<b>Education and Experience Substitution:</b><br>
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Criminal Justice Information Systems) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Control Terminal CJIS Specialist.<br>
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<b>Certificates, Licenses, Registration:</b><br>
Valid Class C Driver's License; POST Certified Instructor</div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Necessary Special Requirements</b></h2></div><br>
<div><p><br>
<b>PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Extensive travel statewide and nationwide</li></ul><br>
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NOTES:</b><br>
<ul><li>
FLSA: Exempt.</li><li>
Ability to travel statewide and nationwide.</li><li>
Successful applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and pass an extensive background investigation.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div><br>
<div><p><br>
015-Attorney General's Office - Division of Criminal Investigation - CJIS</p><p><br>
Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator.</p>
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm<p>
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.</p><p>
 <i>Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A &amp; I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version</i>.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

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