Parole Agent 1 - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cumberland County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on trainee role will teach you how to guide and encourage inmates as they become ready to re-enter their communities. Successful completion of the 12-month training period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary. Apply today to join the Department of Corrections in their mission to promote public safety and reduce recidivism! This position focuses on advising inmates and preparing them for parole. The role contributes to the smooth operation of parole services across the institution.

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.
• Must be in possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• 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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and provide guidance to inmates to help them create parole plans
• Examine inmate records and conduct pre-parole investigations to ensure parole plans are acceptable
• Prepare summaries and investigation reports that support decision-making
• Arrange, support, and participate in hearings while ensuring all required documents and security procedures are in place
• Conduct orientation and parole classes to inform offenders about parole processes and policies
• Respond to inquiries from inmates, families, officials, and the public

Benefits

• Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level