Parole Agent 1 (Re-Entry) - Butler Sub Office

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is recruiting for a Parole Agent 1 in Butler, PA. This full‑time role is a hands‑on trainee position designed to develop supervision skills and community resource knowledge to support reentrants as they transition back into their communities.

Successful completion of the 12‑month training period leads to a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with a salary increase. Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole; this position

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead program guidance through skill-building activities, orientation sessions, and specialized workshops for reentrants
• Build relationships with service providers, employers, schools, and treatment programs to expand support options
• Develop resources with partner organizations to address challenges such as substance abuse, housing, and employment
• Advise parole agents and managers on best practices and supervision strategies
• Create reentry plans using assessment tools that include risk reduction, mental health referrals, and employment goals
• Engage families to explain the parole process and help them prepare for reentrant return

Job description

$56,541.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Butler County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-58991-46030

Department of Corrections

CR Reentry Svcs Div

09/21/2026

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

46030

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

FOP Lodge 92

G4

ST06

00110464

Reentry Services Division

207 Sunset Drive

Suite 1

Butler, Pennsylvania

16001

Michelle Novak

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Would you like to help offenders transition smoothly back to their communities? As a Parole Agent 1, you will play a key role in guiding reentrants as they work to build brighter futures. Through this hands‑on trainee position, you will become an expert in supervision practices and community resources to ensure that reentrants receive the support they need. 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!

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 position supports reentrants and connects them with programs that encourage long‑term stability. As a Parole Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Guidance: Lead skill‑building activities, orientation sessions, and specialized workshops for reentrants
• Community Coordination: Build relationships with service providers, employers, schools, and treatment programs to expand support options
• Resource Development: Work with organizations to explore solutions for challenges such as substance abuse, housing, and employment
• Supervision Support: Advise parole agents and managers on best practices and recommend evidence‑based supervision strategies
• Reentry Planning: Use assessment tools to create reentry plans that include risk reduction, mental health referrals, and employment goals
• Family Engagement: Meet with family members to explain the parole process and help them prepare for reentrant return

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 at the Butler Sub Office, 207 Sunset Drive, Suite 1, Butler, PA 16001.
• 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.

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:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.