Parole Agent 1 - SCI Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Wayne County, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Start a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills while supporting safer communities! As a Parole Agent 1 with the Department of Corrections, you will help people plan for their future and understand the path toward parole. This position allows you to make a real impact by guiding inmates through important steps that shape their next chapter. Become part of a team committed to positive outcomes and lasting change! NOTE: Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• 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 the Parole Agent 1 basic training program at the Training Academy in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• A conditional offer of employment requires review of prior law enforcement employment records as required by Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2020.

Responsibilities

• Meet with inmates to guide them through the parole interview process and help them develop a clear and acceptable parole plan
• Collect important case details, review background information, and prepare investigations requests
• Write reports, summaries, and related documents that assist decision makers in evaluating each inmate’s parole suitability
• Lead classes and orientation sessions that teach inmates about parole expectations, procedures, and conditions
• Coordinate and assist with parole hearings by preparing materials, escorting non-institution participants, and providing testimony when needed
• Respond to inmate inquiries and communicate with staff, officials, and families to provide accurate information on policies and case matters

Benefits

• Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree