Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Chester

Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Chester

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Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Chester

Salary

$57,272.00 - $115,628.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57491-47230

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CHS Scy

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47230

Position Number

00201261

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

H3

Pay Group

CM04

Bureau / Division Code

00112210

Bureau / Division

SCI Chester

Worksite Address

500 East 4th Street

City

Chester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19013

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

717.307.3234

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Officer 3 with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you take on an important leadership role that shapes daily operations at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester. This position gives you the chance to guide staff, coordinate movement and activities, and support a well-run correctional environment. Your leadership strengthens teamwork, accountability, and consistency across the facility. Bring your leadership to a role where your focus and judgment help drive daily operations forward.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the supervision of staff and the daily operations that ensure discipline and order at SCI Chester. The role helps maintain proper inmate movement, monitoring, and compliance with institutional procedures. As a Corrections Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision:Lead and evaluate correctional officers and ensure duties follow policies and regulations

• Daily Operations:Oversee schedules, inmate movement, and key activities throughout the institution

• Housing Unit Tours:Monitor living areas, address concerns, and observe inmate behavior

• Transport Oversight:Ensure proper processing and supervision for transports, visitors, and incoming materials

• Policy Enforcement:Investigate staff violations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions

• Record Management:Review reports, maintain documentation, and participate in meetings and fact-finding sessions

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00201261) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

• Work hours will be determined, with set days off to be determined.

• 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor 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 willnotbe 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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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 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.

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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Officer 2 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes

• No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an approved Temporary Working Out of Class (TWOC) capacity in which you feel you gained qualifying experience toward meeting the minimum experience and training requirements for this job title?

In order for this TWOC experience to be considered in the eligibility determination, you must attach the official TWOC report which provides the total hours worked in the Acting capacity, which can be obtained by contacting your Human Resources Office and requesting the official TWOC report.

You must attach your official TWOC report prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documents to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes

• No

04

Please also provide the following required information. Failure to provide the required information, including the official TWOC report, will result in your TWOC assignment not being considered in the evaluation determination.

• Job Code/Classification held while working in the approved out-of-class assignment

• Name of HR Office employee from which the official TWOC report was obtained

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess four or more years of full-time experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility?

• Yes

• No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – SCI INSPECTION

Conducts daily inspections of all areas in assigned zone to ensure all officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties. Addresses issues with officers by finding other work or redeployment.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting inspections within correctional institutions to ensure staff are following procedures AND addressing issues with staff.

• B. I have experience conducting inspections within correctional institutions to ensure staff are following procedures.

• C. I have experience conducting inspections within facilities OTHER THAN correctional institutions to ensure staff are following procedures.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to compliance or inspections.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The duties you performed related to conducting inspections for to ensure staff are following procedures

• The type of facility in which you conducted inspections

• Details regarding your experience addressing issues with staff

10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – INMATE TRANSPORT

Ensures inmate transports out of the institution or internal moves are supervised and adequately staffed. Announces transports and moves of staff via institution radio. Completes shift manager report including time and location of move.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience ensuring inmate transports out of the institution or internal moves were supervised and adequately staffed; announcing transports and moves of staff; AND completing appropriate documentation.

• B. I have experience announcing inmate transports out of the institution and moves of staff AND completing appropriate documentation. SOMEONE ELSE ensured transports or moves were supervised and adequately staffed.

• C. I have experience transporting inmates out of a correctional institution or moving inmates internally.

• D. I have formal training in the care, custody, and control of inmates or in law enforcement.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The duties you performed related to inmate transports out of the institution or internal moves

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University/Training Source

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COUNSELING

Provides counseling to inmates on rule violations or institutional adjustment.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing counseling to inmates on rule violations or institutional adjustment.

• B. I have experience providing counseling to inmates on topics OTHER THAN rule violations or institutional adjustment.

• C. I have experience providing counseling to individuals OTHER THAN inmates.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The duties you performed related to counseling

• The topic(s) of the counseling you provided

• To whom you provided counseling

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CRISIS INTERVENTION

De-escalates inmate altercations by using physical force and intervention strategies. Requests assistance if needed. Ensures appropriate actions are taken by staff and appropriate documentation is completed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience de-escalating inmate altercations by using physical force or intervention strategies; requesting de-escalation assistance; AND ensuring appropriate actions were taken by staff and appropriate documentation was completed.

• B. I have experience de-escalating inmate altercations by using physical force or intervention strategies AND requesting de-escalation assistance.

• C. I have experience de-escalating altercations using force or intervention strategies. These altercations were with individuals OTHER THAN inmates.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to conflict resolution.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

• The duties you performed related to de-escalating altercations

• The duties you performed related to requesting assistance during altercations

• The duties you performed related to ensuring appropriate actions were taken

• The duties you performed related to documenting the altercation

• The parties involved in the altercations

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov