In some cases you would supervise juvenile offenders and work releasees. You might be assigned to any of these assignments at any time. Several aspects of the Parole Officer position are listed below. There will be a written test which you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to write the kinds of reports and correspondence required in criminal justice settings such as probation and parole.
Some questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately.
Others test for the ability to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. Building 1, State Campus, Albany, NY 12239. Notice to appear for the test may be conditional as review of applications may not be made until after the test. Saturday religious observers applying for examinations which have written tests scheduled to be held on a Saturday and who need special testing arrangements must note this on their applications. In addition, it is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department.