Pa State Parole Agent test

[NavyDavy]

I just took the test for Pa State Parole Agent I. The civil service website says they expect 75 openings this year.


I hope I did good on the test, it looks like a very interesting career.

[normal1]

Good luck!

[RoadDog1905]

A former classmate of mine at the Academy was a former PA State Parole officer. He enjoyed the work and the benefits a lot, including a take home car and the ability to make your own hours. And he said the work was pretty good too.

Good luck!

[Nlandrua]

Hello all, I have been reading all of the post on this site and most of the dates are pretty old...I hope that I am able to get a response to my question if anyone is out there. I am a 30 year old female with a great job (not in law enforcement) but I am very unhappy. I would love to be a part of law enforcement but during my search for more information I see that most people doing the searching are right out of high School and College. Am I too old to want to start a career in law enforcement?

[greg72982]

Hello all, I have been reading all of the post on this site and most of the dates are pretty old...I hope that I am able to get a response to my question if anyone is out there. I am a 30 year old female with a great job (not in law enforcement) but I am very unhappy. I would love to be a part of law enforcement but during my search for more information I see that most people doing the searching are right out of high School and College. Am I too old to want to start a career in law enforcement?

No you aren't too old but you definitely want to make your own thread with this question...

[Nlandrua]

ok thanks for responding, like I said I am new so I was unsure if I could even create a new thread, but I will. Thanks again!

[OUCAt2001]

Greetings!

Like yourself, I have taken the test and passed. Received availability surveys and returned them, one in mid-late Feb, the other, early April. Haven't heard anything as of late. I do know that they survey veterans first, then take it from there. I wasn't really surprised at the number of people who have taken the exam though, given the economy and all.
Have you heard anything yet?

JD

[NavyDavy]

I've received five different requests for interview availability.

I have an interview tomorrow and I am excited about it!

The LEOs I've talked to said they all think this is a very good job.

[OUCAt2001]

Congrats on getting an interview! I hope that it goes well. Let me know how it went.

From what I gathered, these positions are highly competitive. Getting an interview is a huge accomplishment.

JD

[NavyDavy]

The interview went well, they asked a set of questions which every candidate answers. They asked me a couple which I wasn't ready for but I think I did pretty good with my answers.

I have another interview for the same Parole Agent position in a different county next week. I could end up getting multiple interviews in 10 diferent counties.

[OUCAt2001]

Glad your interview went well. Standard interview questions, I would assume?

Got my interview this week, received the call last week. I will let you know how it went.

JD

[NavyDavy]

I have another interview this week in Mercer County. woo hoo!!!

[OUCAt2001]

I had my interview and I think it went well. Got some good info from them that answered alot of my own questions. Did I hear them correctly when they said you need to live within the servicing area?

I have another interview scheduled for next week, so I know now what to expect!!!

Good luck on your interview!

JD

[brianna143]

I had my interview and I think it went well. Got some good info from them that answered alot of my own questions. Did I hear them correctly when they said you need to live within the servicing area?

I have another interview scheduled for next week, so I know now what to expect!!!

Good luck on your interview!

JD

I notice this thread is about a year old so I'm hoping someone is still watching.. I recently got my score for the parole agent I position, and I'm interested in knowing if anyone has gone through the process all the way up to getting a position, ie; how long after test did you receive the survey, how long after survey did you receive an interview, how long after interview did you receive a position? Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thank you! P.s. I am a veteran and received my vet pref, does this help? Thanks again.

[NavyDavy]

I didn't get a position with them.