Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Coal Township

THE POSITION

Are you ready to step into a role where your technical expertise and passion for teaching can truly make a difference? The Department of Corrections State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township is seeking a highly motivated and skilled electrician who is eager to share their knowledge and help others grow. Joining our team as a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor offers a unique opportunity to guide, mentor, and inspire individuals as they develop valuable trade skills that can change the course of their lives.

Take this chance and use your talent to make a positive impact by helping inmates build stable and fulfilling futures in the electrical trade.

In this Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor position with SCI Coal Township, you will teach inmates how to work safely and effectively in the repair and construction of low- and high-voltage electrical systems. We will rely on you to offer clear communication, practical demonstrations, and ongoing guidance while maintaining order and discipline of inmates during work assignments and classroom instruction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Instruction:
  Deliver textbook-based classroom lessons on standard practices of the electronics trade.
• Hands‑On Training:
  Guide inmates through on‑the‑job training in maintenance and repair tasks.
• Subject Matter Knowledge:
  Understand and teach inmates how to work with a wide range of components including lighting, power outlets, conduit, underground circuits, switch boxes, breaker panels, switch gear, transformers, motors, electrical appliances, and generators.
• Work Crew Oversight:
  Plan and assign work to inmates at various skill levels; review and inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure it meets the standards of the electrical trade.
• Materials Management:
  Issue, track, and account for all tools and materials used in training and work activities; conduct searches; identify materials and submit related purchase requests needed to complete work orders.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate documentation of inmate progress, attendance, and schedules.

If you have the required experience and are ready to begin a meaningful and rewarding public service career, the Department of Corrections encourages you to apply.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
• 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:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey‑level work in the electrical trade.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• 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…