On July 1, 1993, the legislature enacted the sentencing guidelines system. In this process, the Prisoner Review Board has the added responsibility of establishing conditions of supervision for inmates released on post-release supervision. The Board is also responsible for revoking those individuals who have violated their conditions of release.

Under both systems, the Prisoner Review Board has the responsibility to review executive clemency applications and make recommendations to the Governor regarding the clemency.

The Prisoner Review Board strives to cooperate fully with all criminal justice agencies for the continuing advancement of criminal justice and public safety in the State of Kansas. The Board also strives to be accessible to victims of crimes and other concerned citizens and to be receptive to their input.

• Northern Parole Region
• Southern Parole Region
• Interstate Compact

Parole Services  

This division supervises offenders released from Kansas correctional facilities on parole, post-release supervision or conditional release. This division also manages offenders released from other states and who are on probation or parole and for whom Kansas has accepted for Interstate Compact supervision.

In FY 2012, 5,848 offenders were under supervision in Kansas including 4,140 Kansas cases and 1,708 out-of-state compact cases. To assist these offenders with returning to their communities as law-abiding citizens, parole services employs a community-based, case management model.

Kansas is divided into two regions, northern and southern, with parole offices operating in 20 communities. A parole director, who reports to the Deputy Secretary of Community and Field Services, oversees each region.

An offender's level of supervision and case management are determined through the use of classification tools such as the Level of Services Inventory - Revised (LSIR). Classification assessments also assist in determining an offender's programming needs and resource referrals.

During supervision, offenders may encounter reintegration difficulites or lifestyle issues which are addressed through post-release case managment. Common challenges are housing, transportation and substance abuse issues.

When violations of supervision conditions occur, parole officers utilize interventions and make referrals to needed resources. Serious violations that represent public safety risks result in the offender being returned to a correctional facility.

Offenders serving determinate sentences generally serve 90 to 180 days upon revocation, as determined by state statute.

Offenders serving indeterminate sentences serve a period of time that is established by the Kansas Prisoner Review Board.

Parole Locations & Contact Information
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Become a Parole Officer

No Experience Necessary.

Putting Public Safety First

"As ever-larger numbers of people serve their time and return to the community, parole supervision agencies can play a critical role in the promotion of community safety, successful reintegration, and individual accountability."

Individuals interested in a career in parole services should read this paper on the  changing methods of community supervision and their importance to public safety. 

For Frequently Asked Questions about Community & Field Services' Positions, click here.

Parole Officer Qualifications:

• Must have earned a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 hours of criminal justice, social science or behavioral science
• Must be free of felony convictions; and free of misdemeanor or felony domestic violence crime

• Must be free of DUI convictions within the past 24 months
• Must be free of adult misdemeanor drug use or possession convictions in the past 60 months

• Must be free of pending criminal charges, indictments or outstanding warrants

• Must successfully complete an employment and background check

• Must posses a valid driver’s license

• After a conditional offer of employment, must take and pass a drug test, TB screen an physical exam
• Must be able to perform the essential/event-driven functions of this position
 

Class/Job Specifications for a Parole Officer I
(Entry-level Parole Officer) 

Beginning salary for a Parole Officer I is $29.73/hour or $61,838.40/year. 
Parole Officer are subjected to a one-year probationary period.

Job vacancies are listed at www.jobs.ks.gov

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The Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE) information can be found at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/veterans.htm 

The Prisoner Review Board conducts monthly Public Comment Sessions in the cities of Derby, Topeka and Kansas City.  These sessions provide an opportunity to allow victims, family, public officials, community members, and other interested persons to express their support, opposition, concern, or comments regarding the potential parole of offenders who are scheduled for parole hearings the following month.

In addition to the Board members, a representative from the KDOC Office of Victim Services will be in attendance at each session to provide instructions and assistance. 

Notice of the Public Comment Sessions and a list of parole eligible offenders are posted at: Public Comment Sessions.  Public officials including District Attorneys, Victim/Witness Coordinators and other related correctional agencies across the State also receive notice of Public Comment Sessions.  Victims registered through the Department of Corrections Office of Victim Services will receive direct and confidential notification of these sessions (K.S.A. 74-7335). 

Instructions for completing a written comment form

Please use the offender's name, number and facility if known.  On the relationship line, please note your association to the offender.  Use the comment lines to provide the Board information not already included in the offender's file.  The Board will have information available on institutional adjustment and programs, therefore you will not need to cover these areas unless you have additional information.

Commenting in opposition of parole:

• Please discuss the present physical, psychological, emotional and/or financial impact of the offenders actions against you, your family member and/or your friend.
• State any special conditions you would like the Board to consider in the event that the offender is granted parole.

Commenting in support of parole:

• Please list specific ways in which you can provide assistance to the offender in the community if parole is granted (i.e. residence, job, transportation).
• Discuss changes you have observed in the offender.
• Note any of the offender's potential risk areas or concerns.
 

The Public Comment Form is provided in portable document format (.pdf) to allow you the option to download, print, fax, mail or e-mail your comments to the Prisoner Review Board. 

• Public Comments Form - Support Release

• Public Comments Form - Oppose Release

The Online Public Comment Form may be used to electronically send your comments to the Prisoner Review Board.

• Online Comment Form