Corrections Officer - SCI Fayette

Corrections Officer 3

The Corrections Officer 3 position with the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution at Fayette offers an exciting chance to lead and motivate staff in a dynamic correctional environment. This role keeps you engaged as you support structure and strong operations throughout the institution. You will guide officers, strengthen daily activities, and help shape a secure facility. This opportunity gives you the chance to make a direct impact by bringing clarity, coordination, and stability to daily operations.

This position focuses on supervising staff and overseeing daily operations to support the orderly functioning of the institution. As a Corrections Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Operational Coordination: Organize schedules and plan inmate movements to maintain controlled daily operations
• Unit Monitoring: Inspect housing areas, observe inmate behavior, and respond to concerns to support stability
• Transport Oversight: Manage inmate transports, process new commitments, and supervise vehicle and visitor inspections
• Policy Compliance: Conduct investigations, issue discipline, and participate in grievance reviews to uphold standards
• Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies with steady judgment to support intervention and prevention

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 will be determined. You will have rotating days off.
• 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.

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 is currently waived for 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 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).
• 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…