Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Dallas

Step into a position where your technical skills and enthusiasm for teaching can truly impact lives. The Department of Corrections at SCI Dallas is looking for a dedicated and skilled electrician who is excited to share their expertise and help others grow. As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will have the chance to guide and inspire individuals as they learn essential trade skills that can transform their lives.

This is your opportunity to not only maintain systems but also to help build brighter paths for others.

As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections, you will play a key role in teaching and guiding inmates in the practices, methods, and procedures of the electrical trade at the journeyman level. Through demonstration, explanation, and close supervision, you will help students build the skills and confidence needed to perform electrical work safely and effectively.

In this position, you will provide both textbook-based instruction and hands‑on training in the repair and construction of low‑ and high‑voltage electrical systems. Your teaching will cover a wide range of components, including lighting, power outlets, conduit, underground circuits, switch boxes, breaker panels, switch gear, transformers, motors, electrical appliances, and generators. You will plan and assign work to inmates at various skill levels, offering clear communication, practical demonstrations, and ongoing guidance.

You will also review and inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure it meets the standards of the electrical trade.

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

• Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday
• 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).
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 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…