Parole Officer is responsible for managing designated cases for prisoners who are on parole. Assesses the needs of the parolee, schedules and sets standards for supervision and creates reports on progress and behavior. Being a Parole Officer is responsible for scheduling or supervising rehabilitation program attendance and progress. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Parole Officer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Parole Officer gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Parole Officer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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 released on probation or parole to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community. 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.
Duties of a Parole Agent 1 include helping parolees and probationers resolve problems hindering their adjustment to society, developing treatment plans based on the needs of each individual parolee and probationer, and participating in proceedings by providing testimony regarding the parolee and probationer. Other duties include monitoring the probationer or parolees conduct, answering concerns from the public, probationers, parolees, and their families regarding concerns, and arresting those who may have violated their probation or parole. working with the community
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!
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