Institutional Parole Assistant - SCI Smithfield

THE POSITION

As an Institutional Parole Assistant with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield, you will help move cases forward by managing records, communication, and inmate guidance. This position is ideal for a highly motivated person who brings strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work. Your careful handling of information supports safety and efficiency in the parole process. Step into a role where your dedication and organizational skills make a daily impact.

This position focuses on providing clerical support and technical assistance to parole staff while helping inmates navigate the release process. The role emphasizes organization, communication, and careful record handling within a correctional setting.

• Release Processing:
  Control inmate release cases and verify compliance with laws, policies, and required documentation.
• Interview Support:
  Interview inmates to explain release procedures, gather residence information, and relay investigation results.
• Record Preparation:
  Prepare letters, reports, forms, and release documents needed for parole decisions.
• Case Management:
  Maintain dockets, track case updates, and record changes in status or detainer information.
• Communication Tasks:
  Respond to inmate inquiries, answer phone calls, and relay information to staff and outside offices.
• Documentation Handling:
  Upload required materials, manage mail, and maintain office files and supply inventories.

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
• Telework is not offered for this position.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• Four‑year experience as a Clerical Assistant 2 in the Department of Corrections or Probation and Parole Board (or equivalent federal title).
• One‑year complex clerical experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

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

• Telephone: 711 for hearing and speech disabilities.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs.

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.

• Completing the application (including all supplemental questions) serves as the exam for this position.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• The score may lower the applicant’s qualification or result in disqualification.
• You can only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.