Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - Sci Chester

Transmission & Distribution World; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections at SCI Chester seeks a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor to deliver electrical instruction in classroom and on-the-job settings, supervise inmate work crews, and monitor progress and safety.

This is a full-time, 40-hour week position with hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Telework is not available. Starting annual salary is $53,036 (before taxes), with potential increases per the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Instruction: Teach electrical trade practices in classroom and on-the-job settings
• Training Oversight: Guide inmate work crews and monitor progress, attendance, and daily assignments
• Work Inspection: Review completed electrical work to ensure safety, accuracy, and proper technique
• Tool Management: Issue, track, and secure tools and materials needed for training and work assignments
• Material Planning: Identify required materials and submit purchase requests to support electrical projects

Education

Five years of experience in electrical wiring installation maintenance or repair

Approved electrical trade apprenticeship

Equivalent combination of experience including one year of journey level work

Job description

Do you have a passion for teaching practical skills that make a real difference? As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections, you will guide inmates through classroom and on-the-job electrical training at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester. This role encourages teamwork, discipline, and steady learning in a structured environment. Apply today to become part of a mission-driven agency that supports safe, meaningful progress.

This role provides electrical instruction and oversees daily training that strengthens both safety and skill development. As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Electrical Instruction: Teach electrical trade practices in both classroom and on-the-job settings
• Training Oversight: Guide inmate work crews and monitor progress, attendance, and daily assignments
• Work Inspection: Review completed electrical work to ensure safety, accuracy, and proper technique
• Tool Management: Issue, track, and secure tools and materials needed for training and work assignments
• Material Planning: Identify required materials and submit purchase requests to support electrical projects

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• 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 $53,036.00 (before taxes). A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• 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:

• Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the electrical trade.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

• 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.