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Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Houtzdale

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Houtzdale, PA • 9h ago

Salary

$49,010.00 Annually

Location

Clearfield County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61942-47200

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR HOU Scy

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47200

Position Number

Multiple positions will be filled from this posting.

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

CO34

Bureau / Division Code

00113810

Bureau / Division

SCI Houtzdale

Worksite Address

209 Institution Dr.

City

Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16698

Contact Name

Jessica Canzoneri

Contact Phone

717-425-7332

Contact Email

jcanzoneri@pa.gov

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 Houtzdale.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

As a Corrections Officer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations

Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, 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 where you will work a 40-hour work week with shifts to be determined, work any shift and work in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, 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 the areas of 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 $23.49; Shift differential is 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

Benefits Information

INTERVIEW PROCESS:The date for interviews are to be determined. Please check your inbox and spam mail regularly as additional information regarding the interview process will be sent to the email address you utilized when applying for this vacancy. You must follow all instructions provided in notices to be considered for a vacancy.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Other Requirements:

PAresidency requirementis 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 and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Candidates must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.

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

... For full info follow application link.

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.

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