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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette in Pennsylvania
Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette
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Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette
Salary
$52,306.00 - $103,235.00 Annually
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-86598-47230
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR SCI Fayette
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
47230
Position Number
00301183
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
H3
Pay Group
CM04
Bureau / Division Code
00118500
Bureau / Division
Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution Fayette
Worksite Address
50 Overlook Rd
City
LaBelle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15450
Contact Name
Trisha Pratt
Contact Phone
717.317.5339
Contact Email
tpratt@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
This pivotal role involves supervising and administering inmates' care, custody, and control at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. As the leader in this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care for inmates and ensuring the smooth operation of the facility daily. Coordinating inmate movements for work assignments, recreational activities, and meal times will be crucial in maintaining a safe and well-supervised environment. Additionally, meticulously maintaining and submitting precise transport and movement reports is essential to this role. Seize the opportunity to step into the leadership role at SCI Fayette and make a difference. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Officer 3, you oversee subordinate officers, ensure strict compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, and conduct thorough inspections to uphold high performance standards. You will also conduct employee evaluations and interviews with prospective staff and train new subordinate staff. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee and direct the daily care and operations of the inmates, making a significant impact on their rehabilitation and the facility's overall functionality. You will manage daily operations, including security, food service, plant maintenance, medical service, and recreational activities. You will plan inmate movements, ensure adequate supervision, conduct tours of inmate housing units, monitor inmate behavior, counsel inmates, and maintain records. To excel in this position, it is vital to exhibit strong organizational skills, genuine compassion, and empathy, and to embody a decisive leadership style that prioritizes the well-being and discipline of our inmates. These diverse ranges of responsibilities will keep you motivated and fully involved in your role.
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=00301183) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours will be determined. The selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week with rotating days off.
This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary: Applicants who are new to the Commonwealth will start employment at $52,306 annually (before taxes).
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
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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
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).
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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
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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
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov