Parole Agent 1 - SCI Camp Hill

Salary

$55,436.00 - $84,332.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49404-46030

Department

Parole Board

Division

PB SCI Camp Hill

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

46030

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

FOP Lodge 92

Bargaining Unit

G4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00259590

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill

Worksite Address

2500 Lisburn Road

City

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17001

Contact Name

Michelle Novak

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Start a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills while supporting safer communities! As a Parole Agent 1 with the Department of Corrections, you will help people plan for their future and understand the path toward parole. This position allows you to make a real impact by guiding inmates through important steps that shape their next chapter. Become part of a team committed to positive outcomes and lasting change!

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

This position focuses on preparing inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill for parole interviews and helping them understand the requirements for release. It plays a key role in gathering information, guiding inmates, and supporting the parole decision process. As a Parole Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Interview Preparation: Meet with inmates to guide them through the parole interview process and help them develop a clear and acceptable parole plan
• Information Gathering: Collect important case details, review background information, and prepare investigations requests
• Case Documentation: Write reports, summaries, and related documents that assist decision makers in evaluating each inmate's parole suitability
• Parole Education: Lead classes and orientation sessions that teach inmates about parole expectations, procedures, and conditions
• Hearing Support: Coordinate and assist with parole hearings by preparing materials, escorting non-institution participants, and providing testimony when needed
• Public and Agency Communication: Respond to inmate inquiries and communicate with staff, officials, and families to provide accurate information on policies and case matters

Successful completion of the 12-month training/probationary period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• This posting may be used to fill multiple positions at SCI Camp Hill, 2500 Lisburn Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17001.
• 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:

• 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require 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 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. 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 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

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other