Parole Agent 1 - Pittsburgh District Office
About The Position
Start your career as a Parole Agent 1 with the Department of Corrections and make a meaningful impact every day. This position offers hands-on learning as you help individuals overcome barriers and succeed in the community. Your efforts will help people stay on track and support safer neighborhoods across the Commonwealth—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. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on learning how to supervise parolees and probationers as they work toward successful adjustment in the community. As a Parole Agent 1, you will perform the following duties: Case Support: Help individuals address personal challenges that affect their adjustment to society Service Referrals: Connect parolees and probationers with specialized programs for employment, health, and treatment needs Investigation Tasks: Gather information through interviews and complete various investigative reports Conduct Monitoring: Meet with individuals in homes, workplaces, and the community to review their progress Documentation Work: Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records of daily contacts and activities Court Participation: Provide information and testimony during hearings and support legal processes 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 and probationary period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary! Join the Department of Corrections in their important mission to promote public safety and reduce recidivism! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work schedule and hours are to be determined. You will work holidays and weekends as required. You 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 Pittsburgh District Office at one of the locations below. Your actual work location will be determined based on operational needs. Pittsburgh District Office, 134 Enterprise St, Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) North Shore Sub Office, 1121 W North St, Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) Greensburg Sub Office, 333 Harvey Ave, Greensburg, PA (Westmoreland County) Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 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.
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.
- 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
- Successful completion of the 12-month training and probationary period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary!
Responsibilities
- Help individuals address personal challenges that affect their adjustment to society
- Connect parolees and probationers with specialized programs for employment, health, and treatment needs
- Gather information through interviews and complete various investigative reports
- Meet with individuals in homes, workplaces, and the community to review their progress
- Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records of daily contacts and activities
- Provide information and testimony during hearings and support legal processes
- Agents are assigned state vehicles to ensure they can meet with parolees where they live and work.
- Work within the community to supervise and guide the transition and integration of parolees.
- Coordination and consultation with a parolee's employer, counselors, and family members.
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
