Clerical Assistant 2 SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Camp Hill is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to support the records office. You will handle filing, data entry, correspondence, and scheduling to keep daily operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and consistent office duties. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours; telework is not available; starting salary is $36,831.

Qualifications

• Must have keyboarding skills to meet speed/accuracy standards.
• Basic PC navigation skills required.
• Ability to operate common office equipment (scanner, printer, fax, etc).
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.
• Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Filing systems: maintain filing and archiving.
• Record coordination: compile activity records and data entry.
• Document review: type and review for grammar, spelling, and numbers accuracy.
• Communication support: answer calls, direct messages, process mail.
• Scheduling tasks: organize appointments, meetings, and videoconferences; take minutes.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

PC navigation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Clerical experience (6 months)

Tools

Scanner

Printer

Fax machine

Computer

Tablet

Telephone

Job description

Join the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill as a Clerical Assistant 2. This position offers a chance to support a busy records office that keeps important information organized and accessible. You will contribute to smooth daily operations by helping manage documents, communication, and schedules. This job is well suited for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, and steady office responsibilities.

This position helps keep the records office running efficiently by supporting daily communication, documentation, and organizational needs. The role ensures that important records and office activities are handled with accuracy and care. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Filing Systems: Maintain filing systems, organize bus files, and complete end of year archiving
• Record Coordination: Compile office activity records, coordinate workflow, and enter required data
• Document Review: Type documents and correspondences and review them for grammar, spelling, and numerical accuracy
• Communication Support: Answer and direct calls, record messages, respond to inquiries, and process mail
• Scheduling Tasks: Organize appointments, meetings, and videoconferences and take minutes when needed
• General Office Work: Perform scanning, faxing, photocopying, email organization, and general office upkeep

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 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 $36,831 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

Special Requirement:

• Must possess keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.

Additional Requirements:

• Must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a PC.
• Must have the ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Able to stand and operate document scanning machines

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 a nd 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.