Parole Agent 1 - Philadelphia District
Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
THE POSITION
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!
This is a trainee position with the purpose of learning how to
supervise offenders released on probation or parole to serve the
remainder of their sentence in the community. Apply today and take
the next step in your career serving the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and discover all that a lucrative position with the
Department of Corrections can offer you!
NOTE: Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the
Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the
Department of Corrections.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Duties of a Parole Agent 1 include helping parolees and
probationers resolve problems hindering their adjustment to
society, developing treatment plans based on the needs of each
individual parolee and probationer, and participating in
proceedings by providing testimony regarding the parolee and
probationer. Other duties include monitoring the probationer or
parolees conduct, answering concerns from the public, probationers,
parolees, and their families regarding concerns, and arresting
those who may have violated their probation or parole. working with
the community
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!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment,
40-hour work weekWork schedule and hours to be determined. Holidays
and weekends as required.Must be willing to travel.This position is
eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50/55.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Four
years of paraprofessional experience which includes two years of
paraprofessional social services, human services, corrections, or
law enforcement experience; orTwo years of paraprofessional social
services, human services, corrections, or law enforcement
experience, and an associate's degree; orA bachelor's degree in
criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political
science, behavioral science, or a related field; orAn equivalent
combination of experience and training. Applicants will be
considered to have met the educational requirements once they are
within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirements: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.
Other Requirements:This position requires successful completion of
up to a nine (9) week training program at the Training Academy in
Elizabethtown, PA.This position requires participation in training
programs including firearms, defensive tactics, and personal safety
techniques.This position requires you to wear, carry, and use
protective devices such as ballistic vests and pepper spray.This
position requires you to 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.You must be
able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: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.
How to Apply: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 will eliminate you from consideration for this
position.
Veterans: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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and
click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at
ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech
disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due
to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations
with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The
Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is
committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion
as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified
people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed,
ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status,
disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal
or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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