Parole Agent 1 - Philadelphia District Office

Salary

$55,436.00 - $84,332.00 Annually

Location

Philadelphia County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49390-46030

Department

Parole Board

Division

PB Philadelphia D O

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

00255100

Bureau / Division

Philadelphia District Office

Worksite Address

Please see description of work section.

Contact Name

Michelle Novak

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Join the team as a Parole Agent 1 with the Department of Corrections and help individuals build better futures. This role gives you the chance to make real change by guiding people through important steps toward stability. Your work will support safer neighborhoods and help parolees grow as they return to their communities. Transform your professional goals into public service. Seize this opportunity and 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 helping parolees and probationers adjust successfully to the community. As a Parole Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Guidance: Support parolees by helping them address challenges that affect their adjustment to society
• Referral Support: Connect individuals with specialized services for employment, health, and treatment needs
• Investigation Work: Gather information through interviews to complete required investigations
• Monitoring Activities: Check conduct and activities through home, workplace, and community contacts
• Report Preparation: Write reports and maintain accurate records of contacts, progress, and events
• Court Participation: Provide testimony and information during hearings and court proceedings

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/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 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 Philadelphia District Office at one of the locations below. Your actual work location will be determined based on operational needs.
  • Philadelphia District Office, 2630 North 13th Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Northeast Division, 1318-1324 West Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Northwest Division, 334 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • County Wide Division, 2630 North 13th Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • West Division, 5828 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Re-Entry/ Specialized Division, 2630 North 13th Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19132
• 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.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.