Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg or Dauphin County
Parole Supervisor-Dauphin Gen Unt 2
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- Location
- Harrisburg or Dauphin County
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $72,252 - $109,766/yr
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
THE POSITION
NOTE: Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.
Supervises Parole Agents in a Field Supervision Unit, to include the daily operation of the Unit.
Work Hours: This is a 40-hour workweek position. Hours based on operational need.
Distribution: This is open to current Department of Corrections employees only.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
This position uses the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) to perform duties. The selected applicant will need to obtain and maintain a CLEAN certificate.
This is a union position and is subject to a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Assigns caseloads, investigations, to include pre-paroles, pre-transfers, pre-sentences, special investigations, and work assignments in an equitable manner. Reviews all reports written by agents to ensure compliance with agency policy and procedures, and to ensure quality, clarity, and timeliness. Reports are then signed and distributed accordingly. Compiles supervisory level reports as required.
Conducts Administrative Conferences with agents, offenders, and ASCRAs in order to closely follow up on offender's problems and ensure that violations are not repeated. Develops sanctions for offenders to prevent further violations, and give offenders better insight into their problems.
Attends monthly supervisor's meetings, and reviews the content of these meetings during regularly scheduled unit meetings. Obtains new information of agency policy and procedures and disseminates to staff so changes may be implemented.
Works closely with and trains agents, assists in developing their skills, evaluate their planning, observe the organization of their caseloads, make changes where applicable, and learn from agents how they deal with a myriad of problems.
Reviews 259 notes and compares to agent activity sheets for accuracy and timeliness.
Answers phone calls from courts, offenders, family members, etc.; takes messages, provides information to callers, and makes referrals over the phone where required.
Conducts Employee Performance Reviews with agents, and an annual, written, in-depth performance evaluation is prepared.
Provides OJT training for agents.
Assists agents in conducting offender and collateral contacts, and investigations (provides constructive criticism and positive reinforcement to enhance agent's skills).
Assists agents in collecting urine samples from offenders, as necessary.
Assists agents in the apprehension, arrest, and transportation of offenders, as needed.
Travels with agents in the field to assess their various skill sets and make recommendations as appropriate.
Reviews daily activity sheets weekly and distributes them.
Recommends and authorizes overtime based on workload scores, call outs, and contiguous to shift as appropriate. Reviews overtime requests to ensure requested hours meet standards for contacts made.
Maintains extensive administrative controls regarding investigations being conducted, hearings being held, prisoner transfers to be made, reports due, etc.
Participates in extensive training to achieve a minimum of 40 hours of training per year, plus additional training to enhance knowledge and become proficient in related areas.
Participates in a number of neighborhood/area community action groups to keep in touch with what is happening in assigned area of responsibility and to maintain contact with neighborhood leaders. Establishes liaison with Police Divisions and Districts within supervision boundary area.
Develops community resources to be used for referral purposes in drug, alcohol, and mental health treatment of offenders.
Operates a personal computer to navigate applicable agency applications, input and retrieve information, and communicate by electronic mail.
Communicates with members of the public, other law enforcement agencies, and various branches of local, state, and federal government.
Participates in the performance of their subordinates' work consistent with operational and organizational requirements, when necessary.
Performs the full range of supervisory duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Operate personal computer.
2. Supervise staff, conduct job performance counseling, prepare EPRs, conduct unit meetings.
3. Audit work of subordinates.
4. Review and certify content of reports submitted by subordinates.
5. Travel with agents in the field.
6. Communicate effectively - verbally and in writing.
7. Attend and complete all mandatory training.
8. Make tactical plans and decisions.
9. Testify at Parole Hearings or in court as required.
10. Conduct automobile and equipment checks/inspections.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
RECRUITMENT METHODS:
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
- Promotion Without Examination**
- Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
- Reinstatement (Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)
- Voluntary Demotion
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ELIGIBILITY – All Candidates:
1. Must meet the minimum experience and training required for the job:
- Three years as a Parole Agent 2 (Commonwealth Job Title); OR
- Three years and six months of professional experience in casework or counseling of offenders, auditing of offender caseloads, or investigation, in probation, parole, corrections, or a law enforcement agency; OR
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- 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.
3. Must be eligible for selection in accordance with the Merit System Employment Regulations.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided in the online application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Do NOT submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
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ELIGIBILITY – Competitive Promotion Without Examination Only: You must hold regular civil service status to be eligible for Promotion Without Examination. Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for competitive promotion without examination.
Class Restrictions:
1. Must hold or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
- Parole Agent 2
2. Minimum experience and training required for the job.
3. Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory or fails to meet standards. Note: Individuals who apply to an internal posting for a promotion without exam must include a copy of their most recent employee performance review (EPR) for the position they currently occupy. Individuals who do not have an EPR for the position they currently occupy must provide a statement to this effect with their application materials. This statement must be verified by the agency and the employee’s supervisor.
4. Seniority, defined as a minimum of one year(s) in the next lower class(es), with no breaks in service, by the posting closing date.
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HOW TO APPLY - All Candidates:
The following materials are required to be submitted with the online application by the closing date of this posting:
1. Completed Application - All experience and education must be listed in the body of the application. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
2. Most Recent Employee Performance Review (EPR) (Required if applying for Promotion Without Examination)
- If you do not have an EPR, you must provide a statement to this effect with your application. Please note that if you are selected for this position, this information will be confirmed with your supervisor.
- An electronic copy of your EPR can be obtained through ESS (www.myworkplace.pa.gov) in the “Personal” section by clicking on “Official Personnel File.”
4. 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 Seekersfor additional information.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All applicants should apply online through the Commonwealth Employment Website: http://www.employment.pa.gov
Please use the contact information provided for additional information.
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.
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Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
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