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Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$56,020.00 - $113,083.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, La Belle
50 Overlook Drive (Show on map)
Aug 22, 2025

THE POSITION

Become a leader and help guide the staff at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette! We are looking for an individual with a background in corrections to join our team as a Corrections Officer 3. The supervision you will provide in this role will help us ensure smooth operations within the institution. If you are looking for a way to expand your existing experience in corrections while leading a team, this is the perfect position for you!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will supervise subordinate officers and ensure that all assigned duties are following policies, procedures, and regulations. Your duties will include assigning and monitoring correctional officer duties, as well as conducting inspections of all areas in the assigned zone to ensure all officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties. As a supervisor, you will conduct semi-annual and annual employee performance evaluations, conduct interviews for prospective subordinate staff, and provide training to new subordinate staff. While overseeing the daily schedules of the institution, you will plan and organize inmate movements to and from work assignments, recreational activities, and meal periods while ensuring these movements receive adequate supervision and control. Additionally, you will conduct daily tours of inmate housing units, take counts of inmates, report any observed changes in the personality or demeanor, and counsel inmates with problems associated with institutional adjustment.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are to be determined. Selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week with rotating days off.
  • This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Four years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)

Other Requirements:

  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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).
  • 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 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/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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