Records Specialist 1 - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; La Belle (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in LaBelle, PA is seeking a Records Specialist 1 to maintain inmate records that guide decisions in the State Correctional Institution at Fayette. You will support staff, inmates, and others with clear documentation to ensure order and safety daily.

The role focuses on updating records, verifying accuracy, conducting court review, and providing intake support. Requires PA residency, basic training completion in Elizabethtown, and CJIS compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet PA residency requirements and complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

Responsabilités

• Record updates: collect information and verify accuracy across DOC, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania State Police, and court systems.
• Court review: examine court orders to identify actions related to release, confinement changes, or credit adjustments.
• Intake support: assist with interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates while explaining policies.
• Transport assistance: help coordinate inmate transport arrangements and verify required authorization and identity.
• Other duties: perform additional tasks to support records accuracy and daily operations.

Connaissances

Clerical experience

Formation

Basic training (Elizabethtown, PA)

Description du poste

Position Details

• Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
• Location: Fayette County, PA
• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
• Job Number: CS-2026-60767-47611
• Department: Department of Corrections
• Division: CR FYT Inmte Srvs
• Opening Date: 10/20/2026
• Closing Date: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 47611
• Position Number: 00214009
• Union: AFSCME
• Bargaining Unit: A1
• Pay Group: ST04
• Bureau / Division Code: 00112860
• Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Fayette
• Worksite Address: 50 Overlook Drive
• City: LaBelle, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 15450
• Contact Name: Trisha Pratt
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Do you want to begin a career where your focus and accuracy help keep important information flowing smoothly throughout a correctional institution? As a Records Specialist 1 for the Department of Corrections, you will help maintain records that guide major decisions at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. Your work will support staff, inmates, and others who depend on clear and reliable documentation. Step into a role where your efforts contribute to order and safety every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps maintain and verify inmate records to support accurate decisions and smooth operations within the facility. As a Records Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Updates: Collect information from various sources and confirm accuracy across DOC, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania State Police, and court systems
• Court Review: Examine court orders and documents to identify actions related to release, confinement changes, or credit adjustments
• Intake Support: Assist with interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates while explaining policies and procedures
• Transport Assistance: Help coordinate inmate transport arrangements and verify required authorization and official identity
• Other Duties: Complete additional assigned tasks that support records accuracy and daily operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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

• Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.