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Field Investigator

Salary
$39,785.00 – $59,384.00 Annually
Location Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number

N-2025-27255

Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR Cmy Corr Ctr Rgn 1 Dir Off
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
70020
Position Number
00006810
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
G1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00119100
Bureau / Division
Community Corrections Center Region 1
Worksite Address
261 Old York Road
Worksite Address
Suite 420
City
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19001
Contact Name
Heather Shenenberger
Contact Email
hshenenber@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE

POSITION

If you possess strong organizational skills and a compassionate nature, this position may be perfect for you! As a Field Investigator with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play a vital role in helping individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities after being in correctional facilities. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others and contribute to the betterment of society. Do not hesitate—apply now and begin a rewarding career in a meaningful field!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Field Investigator, you will have a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the community by conducting thorough furlough investigations and criminal records checks. Your work will involve maintaining detailed case files, preparing reports and correspondence to judges and facilities, and communicating investigative information effectively. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining a logbook and contacting various agencies to gather information about potential risks and concerns regarding the re-entry of individuals on furlough. Your observations and input will be vital in identifying potential issues and informing staff about furlough considerations. In addition, as a Field Investigator, you will be responsible for reporting any suspicious, threatening, non-compliant, or abnormal behavior or situations that may arise during your investigations.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week with approval once your training period has been completed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Jenkintown.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
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.
How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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 may 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.