Job Posting: Northern Region - Parole Agent I, Adult Parole

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-105866
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Northern Region - Parole Agent I, Adult Parole
PAROLE AGENT I, ADULT PAROLE

$5,691.00 - $8,679.00

Final Filing Date: 5/24/2018

Job Description and Duties

Upon successful completion of the 10 week 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.

Positions are available in various locations throughout the State for DAPO Northern Region.

Please see attached Duty Statement and Desired Work Location(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Various postions are located in Northern Region.

Parole Agents MUST reside or relocate residence to be within 65 miles of the Agents work address by the effective date of the assignment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-105866
Position #(s):
061-000-9765-XXX
Working Title:
Northern Region - Parole Agent I, Adult Parole
Classification:
PAROLE AGENT I, ADULT PAROLE
$5,691.00 - $6,822.00 A
$6,886.00 - $8,266.00 B
$5,976.00 - $7,163.00 J
$7,230.00 - $8,679.00 K
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Division of Adult Parole Operations
Basic Parole Agent Academy
Northern Region

Special Requirements

Degree and/or School Transcripts - Minimum Qualifications must be met and will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. You must submit your unofficial college transcripts or graduation diploma for verification that you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Official Transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Special Requirements for Non-Peace Officers:

Candidates new to CDCR or non-sworn CDCR staff are required to submit to a background investigation prior to acceptance into the 10-week Basic Parole Agent Academy.

  • 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.

  • The position(s) require(s) a Peace Officer applicant in the selection process that 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.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on ANY documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Do NOT submit Cover Letters, Resumes or ANY OTHER documents other than what is REQUIRED or the Ride-Along request form referenced in the Additional Information section, when responding to this job control or you WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/24/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CDCR Hiring Support
1515 S Street, Application Drop Box
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Other - Desired Work Location(s) Form (located in the Duty Statement link above).
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 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.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
CDCR Hiring Support
(877) 297-5599
CDCRHiringSupport@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:
CDCR EEO OFFICE
(916) 255-1301
Personnel-HelpDesk@cdcr.ca.gov
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.

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 on the right. 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

For more information regarding the Parole Agent I, Adult Parole classification click the link below:

http://devcdcr/Career_Opportunities/dapo/

Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to request a Ride-Along. If you are interested in a Ride-Along, please submit the Ride-Along Application, Waiver, and Disclaimer form (CDCR-2146) along with your application. Submitting this form along with the “Required Documents” will not result in disqualification. Click the link below:

https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Parole/docs/Operation-Boo-Ride-Along-App.pdf

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.