Chief Parole Hearing Officer

Further your career in corrections and the parole process! The Parole Board is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to lead our team as the Chief Parole Hearing Officer. By overseeing the statewide parole hearing process, you will help us continue to promote public safety and positive change. Apply today and use your experience to help keep Pennsylvania's citizens safe!

In this position, you will be responsible for directing and managing the statewide operation of Parole Board hearings to ensure that all proceedings are conducted fairly, consistently, and in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. Your work will involve supervising and training Parole Hearing Officers and other statewide assigned staff, evaluating the performance of Parole Hearing Officers, and participating in parole hearings. You will develop policy pertaining to the parole hearing process and ensure consistency of recommendations and decision making. You will also assist the Board Chairman and Board Secretary with various projects and program development initiatives. Additionally, you will coordinate with correctional facilities, parole staff, victims, and community partners to ensure timely case resolution and effective communication throughout the parole decision-making process.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Deputy Chief Parole Hearing Officer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Eight years of professional experience in parole, probation, or criminal justice dealing with persons involved in criminal or delinquent activities or programs concerned with such individuals, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or a closely related field; or
• Eight years of professional experience in parole, probation, criminal justice, or social work dealing with persons involved in criminal or delinquent activities, or programs concerned with such individuals, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and four years of paraprofessional experience in criminal justice or social work; or
• Five years of professional experience in parole, probation, or criminal justice dealing with persons involved in criminal activity or delinquent activities or programs concerned with such individuals, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and graduation with a law degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of professional supervisory experience in parole, probation, or criminal justice dealing with persons involved in criminal or delinquent activities or programs concerned with such individuals.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

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.