Corrections Stock Clerk - SCI Benner Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Stock Clerk for the State Correctional Institution at Benner Township. The role centers on receiving, maintaining, and distributing inventory to support daily operations and inmate work tasks, including processing commissary orders.

You will supervise inmates, perform clothing issuance, and operate forklifts and hand trucks to move materials, while maintaining accurate records and reports.

Qualifications

• One year of stockroom, warehouse, retail sales, or clerical experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• CJIS background check clearance required.
• Veterans' preference may apply under state law.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Handling: Receive, inspect, store, and distribute stock with accurate records.
• Commissary Processing: Manage inmate orders from form distribution to delivery and recording.
• Clothing Issuance: Issue inmate clothing per policy and document it.
• Inmate Supervision: Assign tasks, monitor quality, uphold safe work areas.
• Equipment Operation: Use forklifts, hand trucks, and other tools to move materials.
• Record Maintenance: Compile reports, input inmate credits, document sales, shortages, and damage.

Skills

Inventory handling

Recordkeeping

Forklift operation

Inmate supervision

Commissary processing

Job description

Start a meaningful career as a Corrections Stock Clerk with the Department of Corrections (DOC). This position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township offers a strong mix of hands-on work and daily responsibility. You will support facility operations by managing inventory and assisting inmate workers. Take pride in a role that keeps the institution running smoothly and safely-apply today!

This position centers on receiving, maintaining, and distributing inventory that supports daily operations within the correctional facility. It also involves processing commissary orders and working directly with inmates during assigned work tasks. As a Corrections Stock Clerk, you will perform the following duties:

• Inventory Handling: Receive, inspect, store, and distribute stock while maintaining accurate records
• Commissary Processing: Manage inmate orders from form distribution to delivery and transaction recording
• Clothing Issuance: Issue inmate clothing according to policy and ensure proper documentation
• Inmate Supervision: Assign tasks, monitor work quality, and support safe and secure work areas for inmates
• Equipment Operation: Use forklifts, hand trucks, and other tools to move and secure materials
• Record Maintenance: Compile reports, input inmate credits into system, and document sales, shortages, and damaged items

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 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 $44,524.00 (before taxes).
• 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 of stockroom, warehouse, retail sales, or clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• 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.