Parole Agent 1 - Scranton District Office

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring Parole Agent 1 in the Scranton District Office to supervise individuals on probation or parole and guide their reintegration into the community. The role includes a 12-month training period with promotion to Parole Agent 2 upon successful completion.

This full-time position requires field operations, community outreach, treatment planning, and possible court testimony. Travel is required and telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Four years of paraprofessional experience including two years in paraprofessional social services, human services, corrections, or law enforcement.
• Two years of paraprofessional experience plus an associate’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn to supervise individuals on probation or parole.
• Perform field operations using a state vehicle to meet with parolees.
• Coordinate with employers, counselors, and families to support progress.
• Develop and update supervision plans based on individual needs.
• Provide testimony and information during court proceedings related to supervision and compliance.

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Public safety

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or related field

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement that offers professional growth? If so, become a Parole Agent 1 and help guide individuals who are rebuilding their lives. This hands‑on trainee role will teach you how to supervise offenders who were released on probation or parole to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community. 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.

This position focuses on learning how to supervise individuals on probation or parole as they work toward successful adjustment in the community. As a Parole Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Operations: Utilize a state vehicle to meet with parolees where they live and work
• Community Outreach: Coordinate with parolees' employers, counselors, and family members to provide support and evaluate progress
• Treatment Planning: Develop and update supervision plans based on individual needs
• Case Guidance: Help parolees and probationers address personal challenges that affect their transition
• Agency Referrals: Refer individuals to programs that assist with employment, substance use, mental health, and other needs
• Court Participation: Provide testimony and information during court proceedings related to supervision and compliance

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 Scranton District Office at 430 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.
• 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.

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).

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.

• 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.