Parole Supervisor - Harrisburg District Office

About the Role

Step into a leadership role with the Department of Corrections as a Parole Supervisor in the Harrisburg District Office. This position allows you to guide Parole Agents, support public safety efforts, and help staff grow through coaching and training. Every day brings opportunities to solve problems, strengthen operations, and make a positive impact on the community. Join a team that values leadership, accountability, and professional development.

The Parole Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a Field Supervision Unit and provides direction, guidance, and support to Parole Agents. This position balances supervision, training, case oversight, community engagement, and administrative responsibilities to help achieve agency goals.

Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership: Assign caseloads and work assignments, review staff performance, and provide ongoing guidance and support
• Case Oversight: Review reports, investigations, case notes, and activity records to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with policy
• Employee Development: Train agents, conduct performance reviews, observe field activities, and strengthen professional skills through coaching
• Field Operations: Assist with investigations, reentrant contacts, arrests, transportation activities, and other operational needs
• Community Partnerships: Build relationships with community groups, law enforcement agencies, and service providers to support reentrant success
• Administrative Management: Maintain unit records, monitor deadlines, prepare supervisory reports, and communicate policy updates to staff

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements (one of the following):

• Three years as a Parole Agent 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years and six months of professional experience in casework or counseling of offenders, auditing of offender caseloads, or investigation, in probation, parole, corrections, or a law enforcement agency; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements

• Possession of an active non‑commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• All employees must obtain CLEAN certification within two months of employment and maintain this certification for the duration of employment.
• Successful completion of basic training at the Training Academy in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for details).
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• A conditional offer of employment requires review of prior law enforcement employment records as required by Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2020.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Work Schedule

• Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work week.
• Work schedule and hours to be determined; holidays and weekends as required.
• Travel is required.
• Telework is not an option for this position.

Benefits

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50/55.