Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Clerical Assistant 2 at the State Correctional Institution in Cambridge Springs, PA. The role supports staff with calls, document prep, and daily tasks to keep operations organized and on track.

Work hours are 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Starting salary is $36,831 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Phone Support: Answer, make, and direct calls while recording and distributing messages
• Mail Handling: Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail and packages
• Document Processing: Type, review, correct, and distribute documents and correspondence
• Scheduling Assistance: Organize appointments, meetings, and video conferences; distribute meeting minutes
• Record Maintenance: Maintain filing systems, databases, reports, and spreadsheets
• Office Coordination: Compile office activity records, check data, track supplies, and support general office tasks

Job description

Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Crawford County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-59603

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CBS Ad

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00266405

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00111600

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections - State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs

Worksite Address

451 Fullerton Avenue

City

Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16403

Contact Name

Maria Traficante

Contact Phone

717.705.9033

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys keeping office operations organized and on track. In this role, you will support staff at SCI Cambridge Springs by handling calls, preparing documents, and keeping daily tasks moving smoothly. This position offers a steady work environment where accuracy and clear communication matter. Join a team that values dependability and positive teamwork.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role provides clerical and communication support to ensure smooth office operations across the institution.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Phone Support: Answer, make, and direct calls while recording and distributing messages
• Mail Handling: Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail and packages
• Document Processing: Type, review, correct, and distribute documents and correspondence
• Scheduling Assistance: Organize appointments, meetings, and video conferences; distribute meeting minutes
• Record Maintenance: Maintain filing systems, databases, reports, and spreadsheets
• Office Coordination: Compile office activity records, check data, track supplies, and support general office tasks

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 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision as well as life insurance coverage. We also have an excellent vacation, sick and holiday package as well as a retirement plan.
• 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 $36,831.00 (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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

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.