Parole Agent 1, Philadelphia District Office

Are you passionate about promoting public safety? Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement that offers professional growth? Become a Parole Agent with the Department of Corrections!

If you have the required experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

Join the Department of Corrections in their important mission to promote public safety and reduce recidivism. Apply today!

NOTE: Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.

A Parole Agent 1 is trainee level work in the supervision of parolees (Field Operations) or professional parole counseling of offenders preparing for release from an institution (State Correctional Institution).

Field Operations: Agents are assigned state vehicles to ensure they can meet with parolees where they live and work. They work within the community to supervise and guide the transition and integration of parolees. Parole supervision is much more than working one-on-one with a parolee. It encompasses coordination and consultation with a parolee's employer, counselors, and family members.

Successful completion of the 12-month training/probationary period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary!

New employees hired or transferred into a Parole Agent position will be required to remain within the appointing seniority unit for a minimum period of two (2) years in order to be eligible to transfer to a different seniority unit.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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  Full-time employment; 40 hours/week.
• Work hours/days to be determined. Will work holidays and weekends as required.
• Must be willing to travel.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• This posting may be used to fill multiple positions within the Philadelphia District which includes:
  • Philadelphia District Office, 2630 North 13th Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19132;
  • Northeast Division, 1318-24 West Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132;
  • Northwest Division, 334 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144;
  • County Wide Division, 2630 North 13th Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19132;
  • West Division, 2630 North 13th Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19132; and
  • Re-Entry/ Specialized Division, 2630 North 13th Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19132
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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  Four years of paraprofessional experience which includes two years of paraprofessional social services, human services, corrections, or law enforcement experience; or
• Two years of paraprofessional social services, human services, corrections, or law enforcement experience, and an associate’s degree; or
• A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• All positions require possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• All employees must obtain CLEAN certification within two months of employment and maintain this certification for the duration of employment in this job.

• Successful completion of up to a nine (9) week training program at the Training Academy in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Participate in training programs including firearms, defensive tactics, and personal safety techniques.
• Wear, carry, and use protective devices such as ballistic vests and pepper spray.
• Work independently and encounter potentially dangerous situations working in neighborhoods, offenders' homes, and prisons.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Successful completion of the 12-month training/probationary period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• A conditional offer of employment requires Act 57 clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.