Parole Agent 1 - Altoona District Office

Salary

$55,436.00 - $84,332.00 Annually

Location

Blair County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49434-46030

Department

Parole Board

Division

PB Altoona Distr Off

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

00257200

Bureau / Division

Altoona District Office

Worksite Address

1304 7th Street

City

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16601

Contact Name

Megan Knable

Contact Email

View email address on click.appcast.io

THE POSITION

Start your career as a Parole Agent 1 with the Department of Corrections and make a meaningful impact every day. This position offers hands-on learning as you help individuals overcome barriers and succeed in the community. Your efforts will help people stay on track and support safer neighborhoods across the Commonwealth-apply today!

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 role focuses on learning how to supervise parolees and probationers as they work toward successful adjustment in the community. As a Parole Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Support: Help individuals address personal challenges that affect their adjustment to society
• Service Referrals: Connect parolees and probationers with specialized programs for employment, health, and treatment needs
• Investigation Tasks: Gather information through interviews and complete various investigative reports
• Conduct Monitoring: Meet with individuals in homes, workplaces, and the community to review their progress
• Documentation Work: Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records of daily contacts and activities
• Court Participation: Provide information and testimony during hearings and support legal processes

Field Operations: Agents are assigned state vehicles to ensure they can meet with parolees where they live and work. They work within the community to supervise and guide the transition and integration of parolees. Parole supervision is much more than working one-on-one with a parolee. It encompasses coordination and consultation with a parolee's employer, counselors, and family members.

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

Join the Department of Corrections in their important mission to promote public safety and reduce recidivism!

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 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 within the Altoona District Office at 1304 7th Street, Altoona, PA.
• 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 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. 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 requirement

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other