Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; La Belle (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution (SCI) Fayette in LaBelle, PA is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to support daily facility operations. You will help manage information, assist staff, and ensure smooth communications within the institution.

Responsibilities include information management, reception support, file maintenance, and inventory assistance, with additional tasks as assigned. This is a full-time on-site role with a standard 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Six months as Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic training completed in Elizabethtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Record and prepare information across multiple systems.
• Answer phones, assist visitors, process mail, and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Information management

Reception skills

File maintenance

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Salary: $36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually
• Location: Fayette County, PA
• Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
• Job Number: N-2026-60715
• Department: Department of Corrections
• Division: CR FYT Admin
• Opening Date: 10/13/2026
• Closing Date: 10/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 00102
• Position Number: 00082666
• Union: AFSCME
• Bargaining Unit: A1
• Pay Group: ST03
• Bureau / Division Code: 00112800
• Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution (SCI) Fayette
• Worksite Address: 50 Overlook Drive
• City: LaBelle, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 15450
• Contact Name: Trisha Pratt
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Overview

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette, as a Clerical Assistant 2 and become an important part of daily facility operations. This role helps keep essential information organized and supports staff across the institution. Your work will make a direct impact on efficiency and communication. Bring your strengths to a team that values reliability and service.

Description of Work

This position provides important clerical and office support that helps the facility operate smoothly and efficiently. The work involves managing information, assisting staff, and supporting daily operations. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Information Management: Record and prepare information while maintaining accurate updates across multiple systems
• Reception Support: Answer phones, assist visitors, process mail, and respond to inquiries while maintaining confidentiality
• File Maintenance: Open, organize, and maintain electronic files in accordance with required standards
• Inventory Assistance: Monitor supplies and equipment to support smooth office operations
• Additional Tasks: Carry out other assigned duties that support the needs of the facility

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.
• 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 $36,108 (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

• 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.