Parole Auditor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—Department of Corrections is seeking a Parole Auditor who excels in detailed review, inspections, and fieldwork to promote well-operated supervision units and contract facilities. You will support accurate reporting and strong inter-agency partnerships across agencies.

The role focuses on inspections, investigations, and audits to ensure compliance with standards and contracts across field offices and facilities, with telework potential part-time.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in casework, auditing, or investigations, and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination.
• Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
• Must meet PA residency requirement and CJIS background/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Field Inspections: annual inspections of supervision units for compliance with manuals, standards, and statutes.
• Pardon Investigations: prepare investigative reports for the Board of Pardons with case details and verifications.
• Facility Audits: assess contract facilities for program and operational compliance with standards.
• Report Preparation: compile accurate reports summarizing findings from inspections and investigations.
• Record Review: examine electronic records to verify interviews, contacts, screenings, and supervision information.
• Stakeholder Coordination: work with applicants, police, courts, and partners to understand case impacts.

Skills

Casework

Auditing

Investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated Parole Auditor who enjoys detailed review and meaningful fieldwork. This position plays an important part in promoting well-run supervision units and contract facilities. Your efforts will support accurate reporting and strong partnerships across agencies. Bring your commitment to public safety and make a difference in this rewarding role.

This position focuses on inspections, investigations, and audits that help ensure compliance with standards and contracts across field offices and facilities. The work supports accurate reporting and clear communication with oversight bodies. As a Parole Auditor, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Inspections: Conduct annual inspections of supervision units to evaluate compliance with operational manuals, standards, and statutes
• Pardon Investigations: Prepare investigative reports for the Board of Pardons by gathering case details and verifying information
• Facility Audits: Assess contract facilities to confirm program and operational compliance with established standards
• Report Preparation: Compile accurate reports and documents that summarize findings from inspections and investigations
• Record Review: Examine electronic records to verify interviews, contacts, screenings, and related supervision information
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work with applicants, police, courts, and other partners to understand case impacts and monetary damages

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Desc ription.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the office on an as needed basis for administrative work. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• 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:

• Two years of professional experience in casework, auditing, or investigations, and a bachelor’s degree; or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.).
  • Voluntary Demotion
  • Reinstatement(Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Social Worker 1
  • Corrections Counselor 1
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1
  • Parole Staff Tech 2
  • We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST06 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower class(es) by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.