Parole Agent I: Reentry Specialist

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

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