Inmate Records Specialist I

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Records Specialist 1 for the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs to maintain inmate records and support identification, documentation, and release-related activities.

Responsibilities include reviewing court orders, updating records, coordinating releases, and processing fingerprints, with a 37.5-hour work week and standard business hours at Cambridge Springs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Record Review: Collect information from multiple sources and verify inmate record accuracy.
• Court Documentation: Review court orders and related records to support sentence status updates.
• Inmate Identification: Assist with interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates while explaining procedures.
• Information Updates: Enter record changes and relay required information to staff, agencies, and inmates.
• Release Coordination: Assist with transportation arrangements, release authorizations, and identity verification activities.
• Fingerprint Processing: Process photographs and fingerprints to support proper inmate identification and registration requirements.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Records Specialist 1 for the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs to maintain inmate records and support identification, documentation, and release-related activities.

Responsibilities include reviewing court orders, updating records, coordinating releases, and processing fingerprints, with a 37.5-hour work week and standard business hours at Cambridge Springs.