Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Muncy; Female

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer Trainee and begin a career that makes a real difference. This role offers hands‑on training and steady support as you learn how to maintain safety and order within a state correctional facility. You will build strong skills, gain confidence, and help support the well‑being of inmates and staff. If you have a strong dedication to public service and want to help keep the public safe, we encourage you to submit an application for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy.

This position provides training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. The role involves direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in essential security and counseling practices.

• Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations
• Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in cell blocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security
• Observation: Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer
• Work Schedule: Full‑time employment – 40‑hour work week with shifts to be determined, work any shift and in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on weekends and holidays, and report to work under adverse weather conditions
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Training Participation: Participate in formalized instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self‑defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities and the facility's organizational structure
• Provide Guidance: Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulations
• Prepare Reports: Write and complete detailed reports
• Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and safely during emergency situations
• Uniforms: Wear employer‑provided uniforms
• Union Membership: Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum
• Salary: Starting hourly rate is $22.97; shift differential up to $1.25 per hour
• Retirement: Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental and wellness programs

Interviews for these vacancies are scheduled to be held July 13, 2026. Please check your inbox and spam mail regularly as additional information regarding the interview process will be sent to the email address you used in your application. You must follow all instructions provided in notices to be considered for a vacancy.

• Compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) limitations on cross‑gender viewing and searches of female inmates at SCI‑Muncy; additional female Corrections Officers may be needed to maintain compliance.
• 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.

• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Complete a background investigation, medical examination, psychological evaluation and urinalysis screening for drugs.

• Resumes, cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed; information supporting eligibility must be provided on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial).
• Submit the application by the posting closing date; late applications are not accepted.
• Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect your own experience, qualifications and work. AI tools may be used for preparation only; misrepresentation or AI assistance during interview is prohibited.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.…