Parole Agent 1 - SCI Phoenix

About the role

The position is a Parole Agent 1 trainee role advising inmates in a state correctional institution (SCI) and preparing them for parole hearings. This hands-on trainee role teaches how to guide and encourage inmates as they become ready to re-enter their communities. 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 posting may be used to fill multiple positions at SCI Phoenix, 1200 Mokychic Road, Collegeville, PA 19426.

Responsibilities

• Interview Preparation: Conduct interviews and provide guidance to inmates to help them create parole plans
• Case Review: Examine inmate records and conduct pre-parole investigations to ensure parole plans are acceptable
• Report Writing: Prepare summaries and investigation reports that support decision-making
• Hearing Coordination: Arrange, support, and participate in hearings while ensuring all required documents and security procedures are in place
• Inmate Education: Conduct orientation and parole classes to inform offenders about parole processes and policies
• Public Interaction: Respond to inquiries from inmates, families, officials, and the public

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. 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.

Schedule

• 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
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position

Benefits

• Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

Pay

• Successful completion of the 12‑month training period results in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary
• In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable