Parole Agent I, Adult Parole

Upon successful completion of the Basic Parole Agent Academy, the incumbent will be under the supervision of the Parole Agent II (Supervisor) and/or Parole Agent III (Unit Supervisor), Adult Parole. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and casework services of parolees assigned to a field unit. Agents supervise and monitor behavior, investigate parole violations, and apprehend and arrest parolees. Agents work with local resources to link parolees to appropriate programming to assist with community reintegration. Agents work with members of the parolee's family and significant social networks to change dysfunctional social patterns and restore healthy functioning within the family system. Agents may be required to work irregular shifts.

Please see attached Duty Statement and Desired Work Location(s).

For current Parole Agent I's, please follow section 19.06, Parole Agent and Parole Services Associate Requested Transfer (PART), outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding in the Bargaining Unit (BU) 6 contrac t.

BU 6 Contract : Official MOU

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.


HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 3896.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

This advertisement is for Parole Agent I positions located in various parole offices for DAPO Northern Region in various counties .

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions


Positions are available in various locations throughout the State for DAPO Northern Region.

Parole Agents MUST reside or relocate residence to be within 65 miles of the Agent's work address upon graduation from the Basic Parole Agent Academy.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PAROLE AGENT I, ADULT PAROLE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518798


Position #(s):
061-271-9765-120

Working Title:
Parole Agent I, Adult Parole


Classification:
PAROLE AGENT I, ADULT PAROLE $7,278.00 - $8,726.00 A
$8,809.00 - $10,572.00 B
$7,642.00 - $9,162.00 J
$9,249.00 - $11,101.00 K
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
United States


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Division of Adult Parole Operations

Northern Region


Vision


We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.


Mission


To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.


Commitment


CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.


CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.


CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.


Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.


Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.


Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.


Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .


Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.


When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.


CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .


This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.


Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/18/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Postal
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883


Sacramento , CA 94283-0001


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Drop-off
CDCR Hiring Support
9825 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box
(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)
Sacramento , CA 95827


08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


Required Application Package Documents


The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Other - Experience and education must clearly be defined and any applicable documents (i.e. college transcripts/diploma) must be submitted with your state application. Applicants must fill out the Desired Work Location(s) list attached with Duty Statement. Failure to fill out form may result in disqualification.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences

• Highly motivated individual who enjoys challenges and working in a fast paced, professional environment.
• Possess excellent work habits and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal/interpersonal skills in order to manage interactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include experience with interviewing subjects, report writing and dissemination of detailed information to various sized groups.
• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Ability to recount specific details in a written report or in verbal communication.
• Proficient PC Skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with DAPO supervision tools including but not limited to Virtual Integrated Mobile Office, Strategic Offender Management System, Parole Violation Disposition Tracking System, and Electronic Monitoring System.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .


Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .


Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .


Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .


This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.


Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Marquisha Nash
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) INSTRUCTIONS


In addition to your STD 678 application, please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Responses must be no longer than one page, single-spaced and 12-point Arial font. Your SOQ must address the following:

• Describe your experience working in a position that required you to supervise, monitor, counsel, or support individuals in meeting conditions, goals, or expectations.
• Explain your experience preparing clear, accurate, and timely written reports, case notes, or other formal documentation.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit

Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .


Applications received without SOQ will not be considered.

Additional Information


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole classification set forth by the California Department of Human Resources. Applicants must meet the experience and education requirements for either Pattern I or Pattern II as listed on the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole class specification located below.

For more information regarding the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole classification click the link below:

Basic Parole Agent Academy (BPAA)

• Candidates receiving and accepting assignments as a Parole Agent I (PA I) must complete a comprehensive training program at the BPAA located in Galt, a suburb of Sacramento, California.
• Candidates are encouraged to refresh/develop their analytical, writing and memory retention skills; maintain their physical fitness; and take a weapons/firearms course prior to reporting to the BPAA.
• Failure to pass the BPAA will result in rejection during probation from the PA I classification.
• Upon successful completion of the BPAA, PA Is report directly to their assigned parole unit.

Special Requirements for Non-Peace Officers:


Candidates new to CDCR or non-sworn CDCR staff are required to submit to a background investigation prior to appointment into the Parole Agent I classification.

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance, Psychological Evaluation Clearance, Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
• The position(s) require(s) Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), which is a truth verification device similar to a polygraph. All information you provide on your Personal History Statement, or during an interview, may be subject to a CVSA evaluation at any time during the selection process.
• Official transcripts (sealed) are required for Non-Peace Officer Candidates that require a background investigation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.