Records Specialist 1 - SCI Fayette

Salary $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually Location Fayette County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60767-47611 Department Department of Corrections Division CR FYT Inmte Srvs Opening Date 10/20/2026 Closing Date 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47611 Position Number 00214009 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00112860 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Fayette Worksite Address 50 Overlook Drive City LaBelle, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15450 Contact Name Trisha Pratt Contact Phone 717.317.5339 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Do you want to begin a career where your focus and accuracy help keep important information flowing smoothly throughout a correctional institution? As a Records Specialist 1 for the Department of Corrections, you will help maintain records that guide major decisions at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette . Your work will support staff, inmates, and others who depend on clear and reliable documentation. Step into a role where your efforts contribute to order and safety every day. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position helps maintain and verify inmate records to support accurate decisions and smooth operations within the facility. As a Records Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Record Updates: Collect information from various sources and confirm accuracy across DOC, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania State Police, and court systems 2. Court Review: Examine court orders and documents to identify actions related to release, confinement changes, or credit adjustments 3. Intake Support: Assist with interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates while explaining policies and procedures 4. Transport Assistance: Help coordinate inmate transport arrangements and verify required authorization and official identity 5. Other Duties: Complete additional assigned tasks that support records accuracy and daily operations Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience; or 2. An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your c llege transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. 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 ... For full info follow application link. 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.