Corrections Activities Specialist - SCI Cambridge Springs

Governmentjobs.com; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Corrections Activities Specialist for the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs. This role focuses on promoting positive behavior and rehabilitation among inmates through organized recreational activities. Successful candidates will need a relevant degree and will play a vital role in the inmates' reintegration into society.

Benefits

Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation and physical education or equivalent.
• Must complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Must meet PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise leisure activities and inmate work crews.
• Schedule and coordinate programs in sports and recreation.
• Assist in coaching sports and demonstrate techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation and physical education

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

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Corrections Activities Specialist - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

$63,343.00 - $86,146.00 Annually

Location

Job Number

CS-2025-27797-42800

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CBS Inmte Srvs

06/24/2025

Closing Date

7/8/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

42800

Position Number

00202335

CIVEA

Bargaining Unit

E4

ED0A

00111660

State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our dynamic team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs as a Corrections Activities Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of offenders by promoting positive behavior, providing individual treatment and education, and ultimately contributing to their successful reintegration into the community. If you have a background in recreation and a desire to help others, do not miss this chance to take the next step toward a fulfilling career with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Activities Specialist ,you will have a vital role in the rehabilitation and well-being of inmates. Your responsibilities will include organizing, instructing, and supervising leisure time activities, inmate work crews, and sports at SCI Cambridge Springs. You will also be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and teaching programs that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of inmates in areas such as sports, games, creative and performing arts, and social recreation. This role will involve coaching or assisting in the coaching of various sports, such as basketball, soccer, and powerlifting, and demonstrating basic sports techniques and fitness equipment. Additionally, you will be responsible for supervising inmate organizations and self-help groups within the institution.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,343.00 (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:

• A bachelor's degree with major course work in recreation and physical education; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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 Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing 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.