Parole Staff Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Parole Staff Technician 1 for the Pennsylvania Parole Board. The role focuses on reviewing, analyzing, and processing case information to ensure actions comply with laws and policies.

You will support documentation, timely case movement, and communications with internal and external partners. Typical duties include examining case files, verifying sentencing data, recording board actions, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must pass a background investigation and CJIS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review case files to determine completeness, accuracy, and proper routing.
• Verify sentencing information against correctional records and identify adjustments.
• Record board actions and update administrative entries with proper wording of official documents.
• Communicate with board members and respond to inquiries regarding board actions.
• Monitor sentence status changes and maintain reliable case records.
• Participate in staff training and assist with guidance on procedures and policy interpretation.

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you ready to bring your attention to detail and dedication to public safety to the role of Parole Staff Technician 1 with the Pennsylvania Parole Board? This position offers an important chance to support fair and accurate case processing across the Commonwealth. You will help ensure that essential parole actions are completed correctly and on time. If you want to make a meaningful contribution to statewide justice efforts, this role is an excellent opportunity.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on reviewing, analyzing, and processing case information to ensure that parole actions follow all required laws and policies. You will support accurate documentation, timely case movement, and reliable communication with internal and external partners. As a Parole Staff Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Review: Examine case files to determine completeness, accuracy, and proper routing
• Information Verification: Compare sentencing information with correctional records and identify necessary adjustments
• Action Processing: Record board actions, update administrative entries, and ensure proper wording of official documents
• Communication Support: Notify board members of inconsistencies, respond to inquiries, and provide technical information regarding board actions
• Record Accuracy: Monitor sentence status changes and direct updates to maintain reliable case records
• Training Participation: Join staff training sessions and assist with guidance related to procedures and policy interpretation

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 in Harrisburg. 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Three years of clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

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.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.