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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board Investigator - Norristown Region (Southeastern PA) in Pennsylvania
Sexual Offenders Assessment Board Investigator - Norristown Region (Southeastern PA)
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Sexual Offenders Assessment Board Investigator - Norristown Region (Southeastern PA)
Salary
$57,793.00 - $87,879.00 Annually
Location
*Home Headquartered, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-86298-46197
Department
Parole Board
Division
PB SOAB Norristown
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
46197
Position Number
00253447
Union
FOP - Lodge #92
Bargaining Unit
G4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00251350
Bureau / Division
Parole Board / Sexual Offenders Assessment Board
Worksite Address
See Description of Work
Contact Name
Heather Shenenberger
Contact Email
hshenenber@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Do you have a talent for performing detailed investigations? Are you looking for a career where you can put your skill to great use? Check out this opportunity with the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board (SOAB). We are looking for a Sexual Offenders Assessment Board Investigator to work with considerable independence in our Norristown region. This position is required to frequently travel to Berks, Bucks, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and possibly other counties as needed. Take this chance to start the next chapter of your career! If you have the required experience as indicated below and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the SOAB wants to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Sexual Offenders Assessment Board Investigator, you are responsible for conducting pre-sentencing and pre-parole investigations of persons convicted of sexually violent offenses for the SOAB. Duties include conducting personal and criminal background investigations of convicted sex offenders and preparing investigation reports for SOAB members. The findings of these investigations are used in conducting sexually violent predator assessments for the courts and risk assessments for the Parole Board. You also conduct face-to-face forensic interviews with convicted sex offenders and collateral interviews with employers, family members and friends, and a wide variety of criminal justice and social service practitioners. This includes institutional personnel, police officers, district attorneys, county court staff, state parole agents, county probation officers, and children and youth workers. Through these interviews, you obtain information for the preparation of comprehensive investigation reports.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00253447) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
Work hours and work days vary, with 30-minute lunch.
Work Area: Although this position is home-headquartered, the ideal candidate would reside within the geographic area covered by the SOAB's Norristown (Southeastern PA) Region. More specifically, this position may be responsible for conducting investigations in the following counties, among others: Berks, Bucks, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia. Regular travel to the counties in the SOAB's Norristown Region is required to collect information, conduct interviews and attend monthly in-person staff meetings. Please be advised that assignments may also fluctuate based on need.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $57,793 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of professional experience in victims assistance, social welfare case work, law enforcement, or probation/parole which included six months of investigation of sexually violent crimes, sex crime counseling work or sex offender parole supervision and a bachelor's degree.
Special Requirement:
- All candidates must possess a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania driver's license.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Berks, Bucks, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).
This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in victims assistance, social welfare case work, law enforcement, or probation/parole?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
Less than 2 years
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much full-time professional experience do you possess investigation of sexually violent crimes, sex crime counseling work, or sex offender parole supervision in victims assistance, social welfare case work, law enforcement, or probation/parole?
1 year or more
6 months but less than 1 year
Less than 6 months
None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree, in any field?
Yes
No
08
If you do not have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
09
How much graduate coursework have you completed in forensic psychology, forensic social work, or criminal justice?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
10
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS
Interviews convicted sex offenders and their employers, family members, and friends, as well as any institutional, law enforcement, court, legal, probation or parole, or social services staff in order to compile background information on offenders of sexual crimes for use in case summaries.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience interviewing sexual offenders AND collateral contacts to gather background information used to prepare case summaries.
B. I have experience interviewing sexual offenders OR collateral contacts to gather background information used to prepare case summaries.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in areas such as criminal investigations, criminal court procedures, investigation procedures, forensic interviewing, or interviewing.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to conducting interviews.
Your level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – COMPILING CASE INFORMATION
Compiles information concerning sexual offenders' prior criminal records, case-related court documents, dockets, sexual and other behaviors, psychiatric and/or behavioral histories, addictions, and physical or mental disabilities in order to prepare sex offender case histories.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience compiling case information. I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of sources.
B. I have experience compiling case information. I was responsible for retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in areas such as research, research methods, or data collection.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
15
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to compiling case information.
Your level of responsibility.
16
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
17
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – ANALYZING INFORMATION
Reviews and analyzes information such as interview transcripts, prior criminal records, case-related court documents, dockets, sexual and other behaviors, psychiatric and/or behavioral histories, addictions, and physical or mental disabilities.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing case information. My analysis also included a verification of accuracy and relevance of content.
B. I have experience analyzing case information. Someone else was responsible for the verification of accuracy and relevance of content.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, or logic.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
18
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information.
Your level of responsibility.
19
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
20
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Prepares comprehensive written sex offender case histories which include a summarization of offender criminal histories and other information secured during investigations and interviews for consideration by entities such as Sexual Offenders Assessment Board Members, criminal justice, and/or social service agencies.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing case histories. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
B. I have experience preparing case histories. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, report writing, English composition, journalism, or communications.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
21
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to written communication.
The type(s) of documents you prepared.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov