Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Officer 3 at SCI Fayette to supervise staff, direct daily security activities, and oversee inmate movement to help maintain a safe facility. This on-site role emphasizes accountability, communication, and fairness in a mission-driven state environment.

You will oversee tours, incidents, and daily reports while ensuring operations run smoothly with a 40-hour week and rotating days off.

Qualifications

• One year as a Corrections Officer 2 or four years of corrections security work in a PA state or county facility.
• Successful completion of required training or equivalently determined by the Office of Administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct and evaluate subordinate officers to ensure policy compliance.
• Organize daily schedules and monitor inmate movements during work, recreation, and meals.
• Conduct tours, observe inmate behavior, and report changes or concerns.
• Oversee inmate transports, visitor searches, and vehicle inspections.
• Investigate policy violations, recommend discipline, and participate in fact-finding.
• Prepare and submit reports related to inmate activities, staff performance, and movements.

Job description

Do you want to make a strong impact by leading corrections officers and supporting a safe facility as a Corrections Officer 3 with the Department of Corrections? This role gives you the chance to manage staff, direct daily security activities, and help keep operations running smoothly at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. You will serve an important role in supervising officers and guiding inmate movement and behavior. Be part of a mission-driven team that values responsibility, communication, and fairness.

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This position involves supervising officers, maintaining safe inmate movement, and overseeing daily security activities throughout the institution. You will support orderly operations by guiding staff, reviewing activities, and responding to concerns. As a Corrections Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Direct and evaluate subordinate officers to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Security Oversight: Organize daily schedules and monitor inmate movements during work, recreation, and meal periods
• Facility Monitoring: Conduct tours, observe inmate behavior, and report notable changes or concerns
• Transport Management: Oversee inmate transports, visitor searches, and vehicle inspections to prevent contraband and escape
• Incident Review: Investigate policy violations, recommend discipline, and participate in fact-finding sessions
• Record Maintenance: Prepare and submit required reports related to inmate activities, staff performance, and movement records

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work schedule is to be determined. Selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week with rotating days off.
• This position is eligible for 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:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.