Records Specialist I: Inmate Records & Data Entry

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Records Specialist 1 for the SCI Laurel Highlands site. You will help maintain inmate records, assist with identification and recordkeeping, and support accuracy and compliance across multiple data sources.

The role involves data entry, records review, inmate processing, transport support, and coordination with staff and partner agencies. It is a full-time, non-telework position with a starting salary of $41,506 annually.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation and CJIS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Record maintenance: Collect and review information to keep inmate records accurate and current.
• Information review: Cross-reference records and court documents to verify accuracy and support updates.
• Inmate processing: Interview, photograph, and fingerprint inmates and gather required information.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Records Specialist 1 for the SCI Laurel Highlands site. You will help maintain inmate records, assist with identification and recordkeeping, and support accuracy and compliance across multiple data sources.

The role involves data entry, records review, inmate processing, transport support, and coordination with staff and partner agencies. It is a full-time, non-telework position with a starting salary of $41,506 annually.