WHAT TYPES OF JOBS ARE ACCEPTABLE TO THE PAROLE BOARD?
One parole is granted, the Parole Unit will investigate the employment offer the inmate had submitted to the Parole Board. All employers are subject to criminal background checks. The inmate may not work for an employer who is currently under some form of sentence or under community supervision. The inmate may be allowed to work at the same job site as other parolees, but the inmate may not be supervised by another parolee or may not supervise another parolee. All work must be “on the books” and taxes must be withheld. The inmate may not work “under the table”. The inmate may work for a family member as long as all work is “on the books”. If an inmate is self-employed, he/she must show proof of licensure, paid taxes, or independent contracts. The inmate must work a minimum of 40 hours per week while on parole. The inmate can work at more than one job to amount to 40 hours. If an inmate is attending school full-time, he/she may still be required to work part-time. If an inmate is collec
