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Job description
Salary
$57,272.00 - $115,628.00 Annually
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR FYT Scy
Opening Date
09/18/2026
Closing Date
10/2/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
47230
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled with this posting.
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
H3
Pay Group
CM04
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
SCI Fayette
Worksite Address
50 Overlook Road
City
LaBelle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15450
Contact Name
Trisha Pratt
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
The Corrections Officer 3 position with the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution at Fayette offers an exciting chance to lead and motivate staff in a dynamic correctional environment. This role keeps you engaged as you support structure and strong operations throughout the institution. You will guide officers, strengthen daily activities, and help shape a secure facility. This opportunity gives you the chance to make a direct impact by bringing clarity, coordination, and stability to daily operations.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on supervising staff and overseeing daily operations to support the orderly functioning of the institution. As a Corrections Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:
Staff Supervision: Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Operational Coordination: Organize schedules and plan inmate movements to maintain controlled daily operations
Unit Monitoring: Inspect housing areas, observe inmate behavior, and respond to concerns to support stability
Transport Oversight: Manage inmate transports, process new commitments, and supervise vehicle and visitor inspections
Policy Compliance: Conduct investigations, issue discipline, and participate in grievance reviews to uphold standards
Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies with steady judgment to support intervention and prevention
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours will be determined. You will have rotating days off.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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:
One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Four years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 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.
Who can apply
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