Corrections Records Specialist - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's SCI Camp Hill is seeking a Corrections Records Specialist to maintain inmate records and support correctional processes. You will review court documents and determine proper actions for release, confinement, or sentence changes, while coordinating information with inmates and staff.

Telework is not available; standard 40-hour work week in Camp Hill, PA. Position requires attention to detail, experience in records management, and ability to handle sensitive

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Records Specialist 1; or three years of clerical or correctional custodial experience including one year in a correctional facility.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of clerical or correctional custodial experience in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Record management: Collect information from multiple sources to maintain accurate inmate records.
• Document review: Examine court orders and related documents to determine proper actions for release, confinement, or sentence changes.
• Identity processing: Interview, photograph, and fingerprint inmates to ensure proper identification and documentation.
• Information coordination: Relay required updates to inmates, institutional staff, and partner agencies to support clear and timely communication.
• Transport authorization: Arrange and verify releases and transport procedures by confirming approvals and the identity of transporting officials.
• Safety support: Assist with escorts, respond to incidents, and conduct searches to maintain secure work areas.

Job description

Salary

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59112-47613

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CAM Inmte Srvs

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47613

Position Number

50325518

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00111860

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill / Inmate Services

Worksite Address

2500 Lisburn Road

City

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17001

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to use your attention to detail to support the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Records Specialist? This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill offers a chance to help keep important inmate records accurate and secure. You will be part of a team that ensures justice system information is correct and up to date.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on reviewing court documents, maintaining inmate records, and supporting essential correctional processes. You will contribute to safe and lawful operations throughout SCI Camp Hill. As a Corrections Records Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Management: Collect information from multiple sources to maintain accurate and complete inmate records
• Document Review: Examine court orders and related documents to determine proper actions for release, confinement, or sentence changes
• Identity Processing: Interview, photograph, and fingerprint inmates to ensure proper identification and documentation
• Information Coordination: Relay required updates to inmates, institutional staff, and partner agencies to support clear and timely communication
• Transport Authorization: Arrange and verify releases and transport procedures by confirming approvals and the identity of transporting officials
• Safety Support: Assist with escorts, respond to incidents, and conduct searches to maintain secure work areas

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Records Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of clerical or correctional custodial experience including one year in a correctional facility; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of clerical or correctional custodial experience in a correctional facility.

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.

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.