What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parole Supervisor Harrisburg District Office position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you driven by a commitment to public safety and ready to elevate your career by putting your skills and experience to meaningful use? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated and results-oriented Parole Supervisor to join our Harrisburg District Office team. In this key supervisory role, you will oversee the daily operations of a field supervision unit. Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding career serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!
NOTE: Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will assign caseloads and investigations, including pre-parole, pre-transfer, pre-sentence, special investigations, and other related work assignments. You will review agent reports to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as accuracy, clarity, quality, and timeliness. You will conduct administrative conferences with agents, reentrants, and Assessment, Sanctioning, Community Resource Agents to closely monitor reentry issues, provide guidance, develop appropriate sanctions, and support efforts to reduce repeat violations. Additional responsibilities include supervising and training parole agents by working closely with them to strengthen their professional skills, planning, organization, and overall effectiveness.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
- Work schedule and hours to be determined. You will be required to work holidays and weekends.
- You must be willing to travel.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- 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:
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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 basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- 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:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.
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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.
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