Parole Agent 1 - Mercer District Office
About the role
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. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions within the Mercer District Office at one of the locations below. Your actual work location will be determined based on operational needs. Mercer District Office, 8362 Sharon-Mercer Rd, Mercer, PA (Mercer County); Franklin Sub office, 50 Gibb Rd, Franklin, PA (Venango County); Butler Sub Office, 207 Sunset Dr, Butler, PA (Butler County).
Responsibilities
- 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