Salary: $50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually
Location : Somerset County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-5-47635
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR SMR Inmte Svcs
Opening Date: 05/27/2025
Closing Date: 6/9/:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 47635
Position Number: Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: A2
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections, SCI-Somerset
Worksite Address: 1590 Walters Mill Road
City: Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15510
Contact Name: Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone: Contact Email: THE POSITION SCI Somerset is on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Records Specialist Supervisor within their team. This position calls for a highly organized person who possesses a strong attention to detail, ensuring that all records are meticulously managed and maintained. If you have the relevant experience and are eager to contribute to a thriving organization, we encourage you to submit your application today. Joining SCI Somerset means becoming part of a dedicated team that values precision and efficiency in record-keeping, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in this field.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK An employee in this role is tasked with overseeing and actively engaging in the collection, assessment, evaluation, and validation of inmate records. This position entails managing a team of records staff who are responsible for compiling documentation in response to information requests, as well as conducting research and preparing various forms of correspondence, reports, and other essential documents. A critical aspect of the job is ensuring that inmate records are meticulously maintained, allowing for immediate access to the most current information. Within a state correctional facility, the responsibilities extend to processing both incoming and outgoing inmate transfer records, capturing photographs and fingerprints of inmates, and executing sentence computations. In a central office setting, the role also involves the careful review, interpretation, and application of pertinent court orders to facilitate accurate certified sentence computations. The work is conducted under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor, with performance evaluated for compliance with established policies, procedures, and processes through regular meetings, reports, and inspections of outcomes.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: - Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $50,836.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: - Two years of experience as a Corrections Records Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year of experience as a Records Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of clerical or correctional custodial experience that includes two years of specialized records work in a correctional facility; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of specialized records work experience in a correctional facility.
Other Requirements: - Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement: - 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).
- 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
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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