What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole position at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation?
Job Description And Duties
Upon successful completion of the Basic Parole Agent Academy, the incumbent will be under the supervision of the Parole Agent II (Supervisor) and/or Parole Agent III (Unit Supervisor), Adult Parole. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and casework services of parolees assigned to a field unit. Agents supervise and monitor behavior, investigate parole violations, and apprehend and arrest parolees. Agents work with local resources to link parolees to appropriate programming to assist with community reintegration. Agents work with members of the parolee’s family and significant social networks to change dysfunctional social patterns and restore healthy functioning within the family system. Agents may be required to work irregular shifts.
Please see the attached Duty Statement.
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 1808.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
This advertisement is for a Parole Agent I position located at the Redding Parole Unit in Shasta county . Please indicate the position number on your application: 061-104-9765-152.
Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Various positions are located in Shasta, CA.
Parole Agents MUST reside or relocate residence to be within 65 miles of the Agents work address upon graduation from the Basic Parole Agent Academy.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-452921
Position #(s):
061-104-9765-XXX
Working Title:
Parole Agent I, Adult Parole
Classification:
PAROLE AGENT I, ADULT PAROLE
$7,066.00 - $8,472.00 A
$8,552.00 - $10,264.00 B
$7,419.00 - $8,896.00 J
$8,980.00 - $10,777.00 K
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Shasta County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Commitment to California Model
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their
Special Requirements
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.
For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Steven Gonzales
(916) 247-0910
steven.gonzales@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov - 800 272 1408 toll free
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole classification set forth by the California Department of Human Resources. Applicants must meet the experience and education requirements for either Pattern I or Pattern II as listed on the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole class specification located above. Experience and education must clearly be defined and any applicable documents (i.e. college transcripts/diploma) must be submitted with your state application.
Additional Information
Basic Parole Agent Academy (BPAA)
Candidates new to CDCR or non-sworn CDCR staff are required to submit to a background investigation prior to appointment into the Parole Agent I classification.
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/JoinDAPO/
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Upon successful completion of the Basic Parole Agent Academy, the incumbent will be under the supervision of the Parole Agent II (Supervisor) and/or Parole Agent III (Unit Supervisor), Adult Parole. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision and casework services of parolees assigned to a field unit. Agents supervise and monitor behavior, investigate parole violations, and apprehend and arrest parolees. Agents work with local resources to link parolees to appropriate programming to assist with community reintegration. Agents work with members of the parolee’s family and significant social networks to change dysfunctional social patterns and restore healthy functioning within the family system. Agents may be required to work irregular shifts.
Please see the attached Duty Statement.
The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 1808.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
This advertisement is for a Parole Agent I position located at the Redding Parole Unit in Shasta county . Please indicate the position number on your application: 061-104-9765-152.
Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Various positions are located in Shasta, CA.
Parole Agents MUST reside or relocate residence to be within 65 miles of the Agents work address upon graduation from the Basic Parole Agent Academy.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- PAROLE AGENT I, ADULT PAROLE
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-452921
Position #(s):
061-104-9765-XXX
Working Title:
Parole Agent I, Adult Parole
Classification:
PAROLE AGENT I, ADULT PAROLE
$7,066.00 - $8,472.00 A
$8,552.00 - $10,264.00 B
$7,419.00 - $8,896.00 J
$8,980.00 - $10,777.00 K
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Shasta County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Commitment to California Model
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.
For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Highly motivated individual who enjoys challenges and working in a fast paced, professional environment.
- Possess excellent work habits and ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent verbal/interpersonal skills in order to manage interactions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include experience with interviewing subjects, report writing and dissemination of detailed information to various sized groups.
- Excellent attendance and dependability.
- Ability to recount specific details in a written report or in verbal communication.
- Proficient PC Skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word and SharePoint.
- Familiarity with DAPO supervision tools including but not limited to Virtual Integrated Mobile Office, Strategic Offender Management System, Parole Violation Disposition Tracking System, and Electronic Monitoring System.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Steven Gonzales
(916) 247-0910
steven.gonzales@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov - 800 272 1408 toll free
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole classification set forth by the California Department of Human Resources. Applicants must meet the experience and education requirements for either Pattern I or Pattern II as listed on the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole class specification located above. Experience and education must clearly be defined and any applicable documents (i.e. college transcripts/diploma) must be submitted with your state application.
Additional Information
Basic Parole Agent Academy (BPAA)
- Candidates receiving and accepting assignments as a Parole Agent I (PA I) must complete a comprehensive training program at the BPAA located in Galt, a suburb of Sacramento, California.
- Candidates are encouraged to refresh/develop their analytical, writing and memory retention skills; maintain their physical fitness; and take a weapons/firearms course prior to reporting to the BPAA.
- Failure to pass the BPAA will result in rejection during probation from the PA I classification.
- Upon successful completion of the BPAA, PA Is report directly to their assigned parole unit.
Candidates new to CDCR or non-sworn CDCR staff are required to submit to a background investigation prior to appointment into the Parole Agent I classification.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance, Psychological Evaluation Clearance, Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
- The position(s) require(s) Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), which is a truth verification device similar to a polygraph. All information you provide on your Personal History Statement, or during an interview, may be subject to a CVSA evaluation at any time during the selection process.
- Official transcripts (sealed) are required for Non-Peace Officer Candidates that require a background investigation.
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/JoinDAPO/
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.