Inmate Records Specialist I – Corrections

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Frackville (PA); 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 at the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy in Frackville, PA. The role supports accurate inmate recordkeeping and secure documentation practices within a full-time, 37.5-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include maintenance of records, updates of sentences, intake interviews, and coordination of inmate movements.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Record Maintenance: Collect information from multiple sources and verify accuracy by reviewing court orders and system data.
• Information Updates: Enter sentence changes and ensure required details are provided to staff, inmates, and partner agencies.
• Intake Processing: Interview, photograph, and fingerprint inmates while explaining relevant procedures.
• Identity Verification: Process photographs and fingerprints to confirm identification and support offender registration.
• Transport Coordination: Arrange inmate movements for court or release and confirm authorization before transferring custody.
• General Support: Assist with additional assigned tasks that help maintain reliable records and institutional operations.

Skills

Clerical experience

Custodial experience

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Records Specialist 1 at the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy in Frackville, PA. The role supports accurate inmate recordkeeping and secure documentation practices within a full-time, 37.5-hour workweek.

Responsibilities include maintenance of records, updates of sentences, intake interviews, and coordination of inmate movements.