Corrections Officer 3 SCI Chester

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer 3 at SCI Chester to lead staff, coordinate movement and activities, and uphold a disciplined environment. You will supervise staff, oversee inmate movement, and ensure compliance with procedures, while contributing to teamwork and accountability within a state correctional facility.

The role includes a full-time schedule with variable hours; telework is not available, and focus and judgment are essential for

Qualifications

• One year as a Corrections Officer 2, or four years in PA corrections security.
• Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• PA residency waiver for this title.
• CJIS background clearance required.
• Veterans employment preference may apply.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate correctional officers and ensure duties follow policies and regulations.
• Oversee schedules, inmate movement, and key activities throughout the institution.
• Monitor living areas, address concerns, and observe inmate behavior.
• Ensure proper processing and supervision for transports, visitors, and incoming materials.
• Investigate staff violations and recommend disciplinary actions.
• Review reports, maintain documentation, and participate in meetings and fact-finding sessions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operations coordination

Inmate movement oversight

Housing unit monitoring

Policy enforcement

Record keeping

Job description

As a Corrections Officer 3 with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you take on an important leadership role that shapes daily operations at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester. This position gives you the chance to guide staff, coordinate movement and activities, and support a well-run correctional environment. Your leadership strengthens teamwork, accountability, and consistency across the facility. Bring your leadership to a role where your focus and judgment help drive daily operations forward.

This position supports the supervision of staff and the daily operations that ensure discipline and order at SCI Chester. The role helps maintain proper inmate movement, monitoring, and compliance with institutional procedures. As a Corrections Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Lead and evaluate correctional officers and ensure duties follow policies and regulations
• Daily Operations: Oversee schedules, inmate movement, and key activities throughout the institution
• Housing Unit Tours: Monitor living areas, address concerns, and observe inmate behavior
• Transport Oversight: Ensure proper processing and supervision for transports, visitors, and incoming materials
• Policy Enforcement: Investigate staff violations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions
• Record Management: Review reports, maintain documentation, and participate in meetings and fact-finding sessions

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 will be determined, with set days off to be determined.
• 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:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four 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.)

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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. section 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.