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Corrections Records SpecialistAre you ready to use your attention to detail to support the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Records Specialist? This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill offers a chance to help keep important inmate records accurate and secure. You will be part of a team that ensures justice system information is correct and up to date. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven agency that values dedication, integrity, and careful record management.This position focuses on reviewing court documents, maintaining inmate records, and supporting essential correctional processes. You will contribute to safe and lawful operations throughout SCI Camp Hill. As a Corrections Records Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Record Management: Collect information from multiple sources to maintain accurate and complete inmate recordsDocument Review: Examine court orders and related documents to determine proper actions for release, confinement, or sentence changesIdentity Processing: Interview, photograph, and fingerprint inmates to ensure proper identification and documentationInformation Coordination: Relay required updates to inmates, institutional staff, and partner agencies to support clear and timely communicationTransport Authorization: Arrange and verify releases and transport procedures by confirming approvals and the identity of transporting officialsSafety Support: Assist with escorts, respond to incidents, and conduct searches to maintain secure work areasInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 40-hour work weekWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.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.Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Records Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orThree years of clerical or correctional custodial experience including one year in a correctional facility; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of clerical or correctional custodial experience in a correctional facility.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.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.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.
Worksite address
camp hill, PA, 17011, US
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