Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Parole Agent 1 (SCI Chester) in Chester, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4497860 THE POSITION
Begin a rewarding career in public safety and become a Parole Agent 1! The Parole Board strives to create a just, efficient and transparent parole process that is respectful of all persons, and operates with integrity and without bias. If you want to make a difference and assist inmates with the parole process, then join our team 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
As a Parole Agent 1, you will learn how to counsel inmates in correctional institutions to prepare them for parole hearings that will lead to their release and re-entry into the community. You can expect to prepare and initiate pre-parole investigations, review inmate cases for domestic violence history, complete sex offender registration when necessary, and aid in other parole-related processes. In this position, you conduct orientation for newly committed offenders to inform them of pre-parole services. You also conduct parole education classes to educate inmates about the parole process. Additionally, you will act as a point of contact for inmates, their families, government agencies, and the public. Please note, successful completion of your 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 hours per week Work schedule and hours are to be determined. Holidays and weekends as required. You must be willing to travel. This posting could be used to fill multiple positions within SCI Chester, 500 E. 4th Street, Chester PA 19103 (Delaware County). Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training 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.
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: 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 successfully complete a training program at the Training Academy in Elizabethtown, PA that is up to nine (9) weeks. You must participate in training programs including firearms, defensive tactics, and personal safety techniques. You must be willing to wear, carry, and use protective devices such as ballistic vests and pepper spray. You will work independently and encounter potentially dangerous situations working in neighborhoods, offenders' homes, and prisons. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening. A conditional offer of employment will require Act 57 cl arance.
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 may 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.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
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.