Parole Agent 1 - Chester District Office

Parole Agent 1 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!

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!

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 Chester District Office at one of the locations below. Your actual work location will be determined based on operational needs.
• Chester District Office, 701 Crosby Street, Suite C, Chester, PA 19013 (Delaware County)
• Norristown Sub Office, 1961 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA 19401 (Montgomery County)
• 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.