Institutional Parole Assistant - SCI Chester

THE POSITION

Be a vital link in the chain of public safety and rehabilitation! If you are interested in making a positive impact in the criminal justice system, the Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester is currently seeking an individual with excellent clerical skills to join our team as an Institutional Parole Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of inmate parole releases. If you are mission-driven and want a career that challenges and rewards, apply today!

Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Pennsylvania Parole Board. This position is within the Department of Corrections.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Institutional Parole Assistant, you will play a key part of the parole process at SCI Chester. This position provides clerical and technical support to the institutional parole office. Your responsibilities include ensuring inmates' release in accordance with relevant laws and policies and conducting interviews to determine their home plan needs. You will also be responsible for monitoring drug screening results and home plan investigations, as well as tracking any changes in inmate status, referrals to community correctional centers, crime victim compensation payments, and any incidents of misconduct or infractions. Additionally, your role will involve preparing important documents such as release orders, letters, and memos, along with compiling end-of-month status reports and running criminal histories for cases on the monthly docket.

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 hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
• 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

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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.

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