Parole Agent 1 (Re-Entry) - SCI Mahanoy

Parole Agent 1 (Re-Entry) - SCI Mahanoy

Salary

$56,541.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Location

Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57886-46030

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR MAH Instl Prl

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 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

00114680

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy

Worksite Address

301 Grey Line Drive

City

Frackville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17931

Contact Name

Michelle Novak

Contact Email

minovak@pa.gov

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for public safety and offender education? As a Parole Agent 1, you will prepare inmates for release and provide educational workshops to those who are in the release process. This hands-on trainee role will teach you how to support inmates in a state correctional institution (SCI) while encouraging responsible choices and community readiness. Successful completion of the 12-month training period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary. Apply today to join the Department of Corrections in their mission to promote public safety and reduce recidivism!

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 position supports reentry preparation for inmates by providing workshops, guidance, and reentry planning within the institution's Reentry Service Office. As a Parole Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Orientation Delivery: Conduct orientation sessions for inmates who are within 18 months of their release
• Workshop Facilitation: Lead reentry workshops that support inmate readiness for release
• Behavioral Interventions: Provide cognitive behavior interventions in group or individual formats
• Resource Coordination: Identify community resources and make referrals to support reentry success
• Plan Development: Assist inmates with creating reentry success plans that incorporate risk-reducing strategies
• Record Maintenance: Update electronic records to ensure accurate and timely information

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 are 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 at SCI Mahanoy, 301 Grey Line Drive, Frackville, PA 17931.
• 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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

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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

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Special Requirement - Do you possess a current drivers license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If Yes, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date.

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 a 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• A conferred Bachelors degree or higher
• Within 3 months of completing a Bachelors degree
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• Conferred Associates degree
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

04

If you selected "Within 3 months of completing a Bachelors 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?

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 a 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Bachelors 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
• 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 experience must also 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 experience must also 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 experience must also 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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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 our FAQ page.

• Yes

14

EDUCATION

Do you have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

15

If you answered yes, what was your major and when did you receive your degree? If you answered no, please put n/a in the text box below.

If you answered yes to the question above, 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answered "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting http://www.naces.org/ and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/ and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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EXPERIENCE

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - COLLABORATES

Collaborates with community resource parole agents (CRPAs), State Corrections Institutions (SCI) social workers, SCI staff, reentry specialists, government agencies, non-profit, and community-based providers to ensure reentrants have therapeutic and educational programming support upon release.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience collaborating with the CRPAs, SCI social workers, SCI staff, or reentry specialists to ensure reentrants have therapeutic and educational programming support upon release.
• B. I have experience collaborating with non-profit or community-based providers to ensure therapeutic and educational programming support. This was not related to reentrants.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience collaborating with others, with whom, and the subject matter.
• Your level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DEVELOPS REENTRY PLANS

Analyses risk and criminogenic information to develop reentry plans that include risk reduction, mental health services referrals, and employment strategies, utilizing the Corrections and Parole Total Online Repository (CAPTOR) and VANTAGE systems.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience analyzing risk and criminogenic information. I used this information to develop reentry plans utilizing the Corrections and Parole Total Online Repository (CAPTOR) and VANTAGE systems.
• B. I have experience analyzing risk and criminogenic information. Someone else developed reentry plans.
• C. I have experience analyzing mental health, social service, or employment information.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research design, analysis, psychology, social work, and human resources.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

20

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience analyzing information.
• Your experience developing a reentry plan.
• Your level of responsibility.

21

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

22

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Writes case notes and narrative reports containing factual information, observations, findings, and recommendations utilizing the Corrections and Parole Total Online Repository (CAPTOR) system and Microsoft applications.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing reentrant case notes and narrative reports containing factual information, observations, findings, and recommendations utilizing the CAPTOR system and Microsoft applications.
• B. I have experience writing mental health or social service case notes and narrative reports containing factual information, observations, findings, and recommendations utilizing Microsoft applications.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to narrative writing or technical writing.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

23

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience writing case notes and narrative reports.
• Your level of responsibility.

24

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov