Parole Agent 1 - SCI Chester
Parole Agent 1 - SCI Chester
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Begin a rewarding career in law enforcement while promoting public safety! The Department of Corrections is seeking reliable Parole Agent 1s to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester. As a trainee in this position you will learn how to supervise offenders released on probation or parole to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community. Apply today to embark on a great opportunity to serve the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!
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 reentry into the community. You can expect to prepare and initiate preparole investigations review inmate cases for domestic violence history complete sex offender registration when necessary and aid in other parolerelated processes. In this position you will conduct orientation for newly committed offenders to inform them of preparole services. You will 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.
Successful completion of the 12month training and probationary period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary!
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime 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 at SCI Chester 500 E. 4th Street Chester PA 19013.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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 associates degree;or
- A bachelors 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.
Special Requirements:
- All positions require possession of an active noncommercial Pennsylvania Class C drivers 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:
- Successful completion of the Parole Agent 1 basic training program at the Training Academy in Elizabethtown PA is required.
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea 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.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents willnotbe 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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
