Corrections Officer 2 - SCI LAU

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania seeks a lead Corrections Officer 2 at SCI Laurel Highlands in Somerset County, PA. The role directs subordinate Corrections Officers and performs specialized work in inmate care, custody and control.

Work schedule is 40 hours per week; posting restricted to SCI Laurel Highlands employees who took the Corrections Officers 2 exam and scored. Retirement benefits are available at age 50 or 55; telework is not offered.

Qualifications

• One year as a Corrections Officer 1, or two years of corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county facility.
• Must pass a background investigation and CJIS compliance requirements.
• PA Residency is waived for this position.
• Eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Posting restricted to current SCI Laurel Highlands employees who took the Corrections Officers 2 exam and scored.

Responsibilities

• Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates.
• Direct the work of subordinate Corrections Officers.
• Perform physically demanding tasks and mobility across surfaces.
• Be able to operate basic office equipment and maintain required weapons qualifications.
• Travel as required.

Job description

$53,036.00 - $107,095.00 Annually

Somerset County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

I-2026-57810

Department of Corrections

CR LAU Scy

09/04/2026

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

47220

Multiple positions may be filled

PSCOA

H1

CO37

11/ 4410

SCI Laurel Highlands

5706 Glades Pike

Somerset

15501

Alexis Trostle

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

This position performs lead work over subordinate Corrections Officers or other specialized work in the care, custody and control of inmates.

Work Schedule: To be determined. Selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week.

Distribution: This posting is restricted to current employees working at SCI Laurel Highlands only who successfully took the Corrections Officers 2 exam and received a test score.

This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

This position is not eligible for telework.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Directs subordinate Corrections Officers or performs other specialized work involving the custody, supervisions and non-professional counseling of inmates on an assigned shift. Ensures security is maintained within an assigned area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates
• 2. Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary
• 3. Direct the work of subordinate officers
• 4. Perform physically demanding tasks, e.g. running, physical control of inmates
• 5. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp
• 6. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels
• 7. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking
• 8. Spend prolonged periods of time working indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions
• 9. Work all shifts and posts (except those that require an active PA driver's license or equivalent)
• 10. Operate basic office equipment
• 11. Maintain an active PA driver's license or equivalent that is specific to the class and type of vehicle to be operated pursuant to post requirements
• 12. Work mandatory overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification
• 13. Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• 14. Use and maintain various equipment and tools of the corrections profession
• 15. Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform
• 16. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• 17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• 18. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)
• 19. Visually observe inmates' activities
• 20. Administer emergency medical assistance to inmates and staff
• 21. Provide in service and on the job training
• 22. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing
• 23. Maintain weapons qualifications in accordance with DOC Policy 5.1.1, Section 7
• 24. Travel as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

ORGANIZATION OR LOCATION RESTRICTIONS: This posting is restricted to current employees working at SCI Laurel Highlands only who successfully took the Corrections Officers 2 exam and received a test score.

RECRUITMENT METHOD: Applicants must meet one of the following recruitment methods to be considered for this vacancy:

• Civil Service Seniority Certification

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations.

ELIGIBILITY - ALL APPLICANTS:

• 1. Meet the minimum experience and training (MET's) for the job: One year as a Corrections Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title); or Two years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)
• 2. Be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations. This position is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum.

PA Residency is waived for this position.

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

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and it's 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.