Impactful Corrections Records Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Camp Hill seeks a Corrections Records Specialist to maintain inmate records, review court documents, and support essential correctional processes. You will help ensure records are accurate and secure within a mission-driven agency.

Duties include record management, document review for releases or sentence changes, identity processing, coordinating updates with staff and partner agencies, arranging transport, and assisting with safety

Qualifications

One year as a Records Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title) or equivalent clerical/custodial correctional experience.
Three years of clerical or correctional custodial experience including one year in a correctional facility.
Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year in clerical/custodial roles in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

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