Reference #: 4531913
THE POSITION
Are you an organized individual with a keen eye for detail? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville is seeking a highly motivated Records Specialist Supervisor to provide leadership and technical support for the Records Specialists. This position oversees the development and maintenance of inmate records for the institution. If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, apply today and join our team!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Records Specialist Supervisor, you prepare and review the record control operation for SCI Frackville and maintain the security of inmate records.Duties include collecting information from various sources to maintain inmate records. You cross-reference information with other agencies to validate the accuracy of the information. You also review court orders and related documentation to determine the appropriate course of action as it relates to release, change in place of confinement, or commitment credit to ensure timely and appropriate presentation for parole consideration or discharge at the expiration of maximum sentence.Additional duties include interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates upon reception, release, or as needed throughout the duration of confinement. You ensure that all necessary information is collected through the interview process and explain all applicable policies and procedures. You also process photographs and fingerprints to ensure proper identification and appropriate processing for the registration of violent offenders and sex offenders.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-hour work week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of experience as a Corrections Records Specialist (Commonwealth job title); or
One year of experience as a Records Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title; 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 Requirements:You must pass a background investigation.
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 qu lified 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 [email protected].
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.