Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette

Full Job Description

Are you ready to transform your professional experience into a high-impact leadership career? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette offers a premier opportunity for dedicated corrections professionals to drive operational excellence and mentor the next generation of security staff. By overseeing high-level facility functions and guiding the professional development of subordinate officers, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a safe, structured, and rehabilitative environment. We are seeing a proactive supervisor who can balance regulatory oversight with the strategic management of personnel and resources to ensure the continued integrity of our institution. Join our leadership team to drive excellence and integrity at SCI Fayette—apply today!

Requirements

As a Corrections Officer 3, you will provide critical supervisory leadership to ensure all operations align with the policies and regulations governing the care, custody, and control of inmates. You will be responsible for planning and monitoring the duties of subordinate staff, conducting inspections of assigned zones, and documenting findings in a daily inspection report. Your role will include managing personnel through recruitment interviews, providing training to new staff, and conducting performance evaluations to maintain maximum operational effectiveness. Additionally, you will oversee the daily rhythm of the facility, including security, food service, medical service, recreational activities, and maintenance operations. You will be tasked with organizing all inmate movements, verifying periodic inmate counts, and conducting daily tours of housing units to proactively address concerns. Your security oversight extends to the institutional grounds and transport logistics, where you will manage inmate commitments and outgoing transfers. Furthermore, you will maintain the facility's integrity by supervising the search of visitors and the inspection of all incoming vehicles and materials to prevent the introduction of contraband and ensure a secure environment.

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 to be determined. Schedule is set partial weekends with an alternate work schedule (AWS) available.
• This position is eligible for 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.

Qualifications

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:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• 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).

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.

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.

Additional 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.