Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands

Salary

$47,925.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45765-47200

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SMR Scy

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

5/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47200

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

CO34

Worksite Address

SCI Somerset - 1590 Walters Mill Road

Worksite Address

SCI Laurel Highlands - 5706 Glades Pike

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15501

Contact Name

Denise Gipe

Contact Phone

717.817.1455

Contact Email

degipe@pa.gov

Description

Benefits

Questions

THE POSITION

Are you looking for more than just a job, but the start of a successful career? 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 Somerset and Laurel Highlands.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Corrections Officer Trainee participates in formal training sessions and on-the-job assignments to develop skills and techniques in the custody and supervision of inmates in a state correctional facility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a corrections officer. Work in this position involves the care, custody, control, and non-professional counseling of inmates.

Duties and other information for this position include:

Direct and indirect contact with inmates and visitors.

Directing inmates and maintaining security in cellblocks, housing units, cottages, work areas, dining, and recreation areas, by monitoring the movement and activities of inmates.

Observing inmates and inmate behavior by making periodic and unannounced rounds, head counts, and security checks, and reporting anything unusual to a corrections officer.

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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 those weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, and report to work under adverse weather conditions.

Participating in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility's organizational structure.

Providing advice and guidance in assisting inmates in their adjustment to and participating in correctional processes and the Department's rules and regulations.

Prepare written reports.

Respond to emergency situations.

Uniforms provided.

Full-Time Employment.

Starting hourly rate $22.97.

Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hour.

Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

This is a union position and is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Benefits Information.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Interviews for these vacancies are scheduled for May 19, 2026. 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:

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.

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 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 misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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