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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 Department of Corrections, is currently accepting applications for Program Support Supervisor vacancies throughout the state. If you're interested in future vacancies, please apply now. The register created from this announcement will be used to fill any vacancies, state-wide, as they occur for up to 3 months. In the application process, please check only the counties for which you are truly interested.

Current Vacancies: Dane, Outagamie, Ozaukee, and Washginton County

The DOC has offices and/or facilities in all counties except Bayfield County, Florence County, Iron County, and Menominee County. For a map of all offices and facilities, please click here

This position serves as office manager for a Division of Community Corrections (DCC) unit. Primary responsibilities include coordinating office management and administrative operations; directing the maintenance of offender-driven data systems; and supervising assigned program support staff. In addition, this position is responsible for performing various fiscal, purchasing, and budgetary activities; managing the office’s computer systems; managing forms and records; and providing program support to other staff. This position exercises a considerable amount of individual initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making ability, while maintaining confidentiality.

This position is in pay schedule/range (81-04) with an annual salary of $56763 - $77313, plus excellent benefits as listed below. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A twelve 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, 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 payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC 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-being

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

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 may conduct pre-employment drug screens. 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.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures; modern record keeping practices; various filing systems and methods; written and oral communication skills/techniques; supervisory techniques and methodology; human relations dynamics and interpersonal relations; ability to exercise independent judgment; knowledge of interviewing techniques; problem-solving techniques; time management and organizational techniques; fiscal management and budgeting techniques; training methodologies; data processing techniques and automated systems; state requisition, voucher and purchase order forms; Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action principles and practices; security measures and divisional/departmental health and safety programs; State procurement procedures; and Windows-based computer operating systems, including software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

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 – Senior, at adriana.sierra@wisconsin.gov.

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on July 22, 2026.

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