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Parole Agent 1 - SCI Coal TownshipPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4620093) ApplyParole Agent 1 - SCI Coal TownshipSalary$54,226.00 - $82,475.00 AnnuallyLocation Northumberland County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-91786-46030DepartmentParole BoardDivisionPB SCI Coal TownshipOpening Date08/26/2024Closing Date9/9/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code46030Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionFOP Lodge #92Bargaining UnitG4Pay GroupST06Bureau / Division Code00259540Bureau / DivisionState Correctional Institution at Coal TownshipWorksite Address1 Kelley DriveCityCoal Township, PennsylvaniaZip Code17866Contact NameMichelle NovakContact Emailminovak@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONAre you passionate about improving public safety and looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement with room for professional growth? Consider joining the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township as a Parole Agent! This is a trainee position with the purpose of learning how to supervise offenders who have been released on probation or parole to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community. Join our crucial mission to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism rates. Apply today to advance your career by serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and discovering the rewards of a position with the Department of Corrections! NOTE: Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections. DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Parole Agent 1 in a State Correctional Institution, you will learn how to counsel inmates in correctional institutions to prepare them for parole hearings that will lead to their release and re-entry into the community. You can expect to prepare and initiate pre-parole investigations, review inmate cases for domestic violence history, complete sex offender registration when necessary, and aid in other parole-related processes. In this position, you conduct orientation for newly committed offenders to inform them of pre-parole services. You also conduct parole education classes to educate inmates about the parole process. Additionally, you will act as a point of contact for inmates, their families, government agencies, and the public.Successful completion of the 12-month training/probationary period will result in a promotion to Parole Agent 2 with an increase in salary!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
Work schedule and hours to be determined.
Holidays and weekends as required.
Must be willing to travel.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50/55.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions within SCI Coal Township, 1 Kelley Drive, Coal Township, PA 17866.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of paraprofessional experience which includes two years of paraprofessional social services, human services, corrections, or law enforcement experience; or
Two years of paraprofessional social services, human services, corrections, or law enforcement experience, and an associate’s degree; or
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or a related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent.
All employees must obtain CLEAN certification within two months of employment and maintain this certification for the duration of employment in this job.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required .
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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
A conditional offer of employment requires review of prior law enforcement employment records as required by Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2020.
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).
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 .
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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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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
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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number, issuing state, and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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What level of college education in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or a related field have you completed?
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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education 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.
A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
Within 3 months of completing a Bachelor's degree
60 but less than 90 credits
Conferred Associate's degree
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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If you selected "Within 3 months of completing a Bachelor's degree" above, what is your expected graduation date (MM/YYYY)?
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If you answered "None" to the above question which refers to specific college majors, what level of college education have you completed in a different major other than those listed in the previous question?
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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education 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.
Bachelor's degree or higher
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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How many years of full-time paraprofessional experience do you possess in social services/human services, corrections, or law enforcement?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Officer 2? (The Corrections Officer 2 classification in the Commonwealth is considered to be at the paraprofessional level.)
Yes
No
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If Yes, please indicate for how many years you have been employed in that capacity.
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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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.
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Do you possess professional experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, legal studies, political science, behavioral science, or a related field?
Yes
No
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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.
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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 willnotbe 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 question 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 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) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – OBSERVE AND INTERVIEW INMATES/OFFENDERS
Observe and record inmates'/offenders' behaviors/actions. Interview inmates/offenders and others (family, potential employers, treatment providers, and enforcement agencies) to obtain relevant facts to determine progress and readiness for parole.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience observing inmates'/offenders' behaviors/actions or interviewing inmates/offenders and others to obtain relevant facts regarding progress and readiness for parole.
B. I have experience observing court-adjudicated youths' or convicted adults' behaviors/actions or interviewing youths/adults and others to obtain relevant facts regarding progress and release.
C. I have experience observing individuals' behaviors/actions or interviewing individuals and others to obtain relevant facts regarding behaviors/mental health.
D. I have experience observing individuals' behaviors/actions or interviewing individuals and others to obtain relevant facts regarding work or academic performance.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to social work, psychology, human behavior, or human services.
F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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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.
Your experience observing behaviors/actions and who you observed.
Your experience interviewing to obtain relevant facts, including who and for what purpose.
The actual duties you performed and 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 three 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – RE-ENTRY/SUPERVISION PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Develop re-entry/supervision plans for inmates/offenders. This includes:
identifying and coordinating services (such as substance abuse, mental health, sex offender, domestic violence, educational, and vocational) to assist in a successful reintegration into the community.
completing a home plan investigation to determine if a proposed address is viable for the offender's residence.
ensuring procedural and legislative requirements pertaining to the nature of the offense and conditions of release are completed.
providing reporting/release instructions and notifying relevant agencies and district offices of pending releases.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing re-entry/supervision plans for inmates/offenders currently in or recently released from any correctional facility.
B. I have experience developing re-entry/supervision plans for court-adjudicated youth and convicted adults in a confined or restricted/secure setting other than a correctional facility.
C. I have experience developing social service/treatment/special education care plans for individuals.
D. I have experience developing business plans or training plans.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business plans, research, special education, case management, plan development, rehabilitation studies, or support services.
F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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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.
Your experience developing plans and for whom.
The type(s) of plans developed.
The actual duties you performed and 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 three 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – SUPERVISION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Monitor reentrants' supervision plans for implementation and successful adjustment back into the community. This includes:
conducting routine inspections of reentrants' residences to ensure continued compliance.
contacting reentrants and members of their support networks (family, friends, employers, school, clergy, and others in the community) to assess reentrants' progress and amenability to supervision.
contacting treatment providers to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
determining strategies to prevent behavior noncompliant with conditions of supervision and responding immediately to indicators of heightened risk.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience monitoring and ensuring successful re-entry/supervision plan implementation for reentrants, court-adjudicated youths, or convicted adults.
B. I have experience monitoring and ensuring successful social service/treatment/special education plan implementation.
C. I have experience monitoring and ensuring successful business plan or training plan implementation.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to compliance, risk management, or policy implementation.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior
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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.
Your experience monitoring plan implementation and for whom.
The type(s) of plans implemented.
The actual duties you performed and 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 three 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – COURT PROCEEDINGS AND HEARINGS
Provide testimony and present evidence in court proceedings and board hearings. This includes:
reviewing court documents to summarize and clarify criminal history.
making preliminary recommendations regarding the continuation or revocation of a probation or parole sentence.
processing, coordinating, and issuing witness subpoenas.
requesting the placement of special conditions on a probationer or parolee.
coordinating and scheduling hearings with all parties (staff, inmates/offenders, and attorneys).
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing testimony or presenting evidence in court criminal proceedings or parole board hearings.
B. I have experience providing testimony or presenting evidence in court proceedings/hearings NOT related to criminal or parole board.
C. I have experience reviewing and preparing court documents.
D. I have experience coordinating or scheduling court proceedings/hearings/meetings with involved parties.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to criminal justice, administration of justice, political science, or legal studies.
F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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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.
Your experience providing testimony or presenting evidence in court proceedings/hearings and the type(s).
Your experience reviewing and preparing court documents.
Your experience coordinating or scheduling court proceedings/hearings/meetings.
The actual duties you performed and 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 three 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – TECHNICAL PAROLE AND CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS
Review parole or probation cases for potential technical parole and/or criminal violations. This includes:
securing factual and/or physical evidence (such as witness/victim statements, urine samples, and contraband).
determining if violations have occurred, issuing warning/instructions for infractions, and recommending sanctions regarding violations.
performing or assisting in arrests for violations.
conducting searches of individuals/property and transporting individuals to detention or correctional facility.
monitoring cases with open charges to ensure timely release or hearing proceedings.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reviewing cases for technical parole or criminal violations, performing/assisting in arrests, and transporting individuals to detention/correctional facilities.
B. I have experience reviewing cases for technical parole or criminal violations and transporting individuals to required activities/services.
C. I have experience reviewing cases for compliance to treatment plans and transporting individuals to required activities/services.
D. I have experience reviewing files, documents, or cases for factual data utilized in making decisions or recommendations to others.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to law enforcement, police science, criminology, or data analysis.
F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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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.
Your experience reviewing files, documents, or cases and for what purpose.
Your experience performing/assisting in arrests.
Your experience transporting individuals, including to what locations and for what purposes.
The actual duties you performed and 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 three 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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Gather, organize, analyze, and record case information (such as psychological evaluations, observations, offender history and progress, recommendations, and registrations) in either written or recorded format for use in various official reports and formal correspondence (including summarization reports, investigation reports, risk assessments, institutional adjustment). Ensure documentation of all contacts/interactions is completed accurately and timely. Upload documentation into an electronic database for record keeping purposes. Provide reports and supporting documentation to parole board for use in decisions and determining eligibility for release.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing reports and correspondence. I was responsible for the final content of the documents and providing the reports and supporting documentation to the parole board.
B. I have experience writing reports and correspondence. I was responsible for the final content of the documents and distribution to various parties.
C. I have experience drafting reports or correspondence. Someone else was responsible for the final content of the documents and distribution.
D. I have experience prooing reports or correspondence for others.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, document management, or records management.
F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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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.
Your experience writing/drafting reports or correspondence.
To whom you provided the reports and supporting documentation.
Your experience prooing reports or correspondence for others.
The actual duties you performed and 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 three 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
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