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Parole Examination Specialist#26-031

State of South Carolina

Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$20 - $20

per hour

Type

Closes

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves reviewing inmate records to decide if they qualify for parole or early release, preparing reports and recommendations for the parole board, and conducting related investigations.

It also includes helping with preparations before release and working with community partners to ensure everything meets standards.

A good fit would be someone with a background in social sciences or criminal justice who has experience in probation or parole work and enjoys analyzing cases to support rehabilitation.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or related social/behavioral science
  • At least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses
  • Experience in probation and parole work
  • Some experience with pre-parole investigations and/or parole examinations
  • Ability to analyze inmate records and make recommendations to the parole board
  • Proficiency in compiling accurate case summaries and investigations
  • Skills in using computer systems for case management and adjustments

Full Job Description






*40 hours per week.
*Parole Examination Specialist in the Low state area. Office location TBD.

Is responsible for performing any one or a combination of professional level probation and parole functions to include Parole Examiner functions, conducting investigations, oversight of Board related functions. Analyzes the records of all inmates/applicants who are eligible for parole or other discretionary release programs. Makes appropriate recommendations to the Board and assists with pre-release preparations. Compiles investigations and case summaries, as assigned, in an accurate, concise and quality manner according to agency policy and approved standards. Initiates and maintains contact with agency and community contacts regarding needed changes to ensure quality standards are met. Utilizes available computer systems to make needed adjustments to the parole and pardon case summary packets.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or other social/behavioral science or a bachelor’s degree which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines.

Some experience with pre-parole investigations and/or parole examinations.

Additional Information

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5202694