Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Parole Agent 1 (SCI Mercer) in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Parole Agent 1 (SCI Mercer) in Pennsylvania

Parole Agent 1 (SCI Mercer)

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Parole Agent 1 (SCI Mercer)

Salary

$50,637.00 - $76,998.00 Annually

Location

Mercer County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-83802-46030

Department

Parole Board

Division

PB SCI Mercer

Opening Date

05/08/2024

Closing Date

5/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

46030

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

FOP Lodge #92

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00259640

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections / Parole Board, State Correctional Institution Mercer

Worksite Address

801 Butler Pike

City

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16177

Contact Name

Michelle Novak

Contact Email

minovak@pa.gov

Description
Benefits
Questions

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about promoting public safety? Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement that offers professional growth? Become a Parole Agent with the Department of Corrections! This is a trainee position with the purpose of learning how to supervise offenders and provide professional parole counseling of offenders preparing for release from an institution. Apply today and take the next step in your career serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and discover all that a lucrative position with the Department of Corrections can offer you!

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

Duties of a Parole Agent 1 in a State Correctional Institution include working within correctional facilities to prepare offenders for parole hearings. In addition to coordinating and monitoring the status of an offender's completion of mandated programs, you conduct critical preliminary interviews to determine their readiness for release and re-entry into the community.

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-hour work week
Work schedule and hours to be determined.
Holidays and weekends as required.
Must be willing to travel.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50/55.
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:

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:
This position requires successful completion of up to a nine (9) week training program at the Training Academy in Elizabethtown, PA.
This position requires participation in training programs including firearms, defensive tactics, and personal safety techniques.
This position requires you to wear, carry, and use protective devices such as ballistic vests and pepper spray.
This position requires you to work independently and encounter potentially dangerous situations working in neighborhoods, offenders' homes, and prisons.
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
A conditional offer of employment requires Act 57 clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

Yes
No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number, issuing state, and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

What level of college education in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or a related field have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
Within 3 months of completing a Bachelor's degree
60 but less than 90 credits
Conferred Associate's degree
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

04

If you selected "Within 3 months of completing a Bachelor's degree" above, what is your expected graduation date (MM/YYYY)?

05

If you answered "None" to the above question which refers to specific college majors, what level of college education have you completed in a different major other than those listed in the previous question?

Bachelor's degree or higher
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

06

How many years of full-time paraprofessional experience do you possess in social services/human services, corrections, or law enforcement?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

08

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Officer 2? (The Corrections Officer 2 classification in the Commonwealth is considered to be at the paraprofessional level.)
Yes
No

09

If Yes, please indicate for how many years you have been employed in that capacity.
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

Do you possess professional experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or a related field?
Yes
No

12

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

13

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – OBSERVE AND INTERVIEW INMATES/OFFENDERS

Observe and record inmates'/offenders' behaviors/actions. Interview inmates/offenders and others (family, potential employers, treatment providers, and enforcement agencies) to obtain relevant facts to determine progress and readiness for parole.

Levels of Performance