Parole Agent 1 - Mercer District Office

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Multi-County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role focuses on learning how to supervise parolees and probationers as they work toward successful adjustment in the community. 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!

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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
You must be in possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
You 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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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

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. 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.