Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Mercer (Multiple positions)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Findley Township (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 at SCI Mercer to support essential office operations and staff information management. The role handles calls, documents, attendance, meeting minutes, and supply coordination in a busy corrections environment.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule and no telework option; starting salary is $36,831 per year, with full retirement benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months as Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent experience preferred.
• Basic training completion in Elizabethtown, PA required.
• CJIS background check required.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls and direct callers to correct information.
• Type memos, reports, forms, and correspondence using multiple software programs.
• Enter and update information in mainframe systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Record attendance, resolve error reports, and process staff schedule substitutions.
• Take minutes at meetings and prepare for distribution after review.
• Order office supplies and assist other departments when needed.

Education

High school diploma

Six months as Clerical Assistant 1

Tools

Mainframe systems

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Mercer (Multiple positions)

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

00114800

Department of Corrections - State Correctional Institution at SCI Mercer

City

16137

Contact Name

Contact Phone

717-705-9033

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Corrections at SCI Mercer offers a chance to support essential operations in a busy and purpose-driven workplace. You help keep information organized and accessible, making a direct impact on staff and overall efficiency. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys problem solving and keeping tasks moving smoothly. Your work supports staff and leadership each day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports office operations by handling communication, records, and staff information for SCI Mercer.

• Call Handling: Direct incoming calls and guide callers to the correct information
• Document Production: Type memos, reports, forms, and correspondence using multiple software programs
• Data Management: Enter and update information in mainframe systems, spreadsheets, and databases
• Attendance Processing: Record attendance, resolve error reports, and process staff schedule substitutions
• Meeting Support: Take minutes at designated meetings and prepare them for distribution after review
• Supply Coordination: Order office supplies as directed and assist other departments when assigned

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60/65.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• 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.

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); o r
• 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.

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.

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.

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