Corrections Utility Plant Operator - State Correctional Institution at Chester
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Posted: February 2, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Corrections
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$41,081 - $78,616
per year
Type
Closes
This job involves supervising people who have been in prison as they prepare to return to everyday life in a community center in Erie, Pennsylvania.
You'll ensure safety by monitoring activities, conducting checks like drug tests and searches, and helping residents learn rules and access services.
It's a good fit for someone who is reliable, enjoys helping others rebuild their lives, and can handle shift work in a security-focused role.

In this position, you will ensure the safety and security of the CCC by supervising re-entrants and writing your observations in a daily activity log.
Your responsibilities will include conducting re-entrant counts, maintaining the sign-in sheet, and controlling the movement of re-entrants and visitors within the CCC.
You will also conduct breathalyzer tests, urine tests, room inspections, fire drills, and searches for prohibited items.
When new re-entrants arrive, you will teach them the facility rules and provide information on public services.
As needed, you will attend disciplinary hearings and serve as a point of contact for law enforcement agencies.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Two (2) years of experience performing public safety or security work.
(Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: public safety or security work involving protection of persons and/or property and maintaining required security through enforcement of rules, regulations, and laws; public safety or security work in a correctional setting, juvenile, or adult development/detention center, law enforcement entity, or military security experience)
Legal 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).
Veterans:
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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.
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