$57,272.00 - $115,628.00 Annually
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department of Corrections
11/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
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THE POSITION
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The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a motivated Corrections Officer 3 to join the leadership team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. This rewarding opportunity combines staff leadership, operational oversight, and inmate supervision in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to excel. You will play a key role in mentoring officers, coordinating critical activities, and supporting the secure and effective operation of the facility. If you are looking for a career that offers leadership opportunities, professional growth, and meaningful responsibility, we encourage you to apply.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position serves as a Lieutenant responsible for supervising staff and overseeing daily operations involving inmate care, custody, control, and discipline. The role supports the institution through leadership, coordination of activities, inspections, investigations, reporting, and inmate interaction. As a Corrections Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Supervision: Direct correctional officers, conduct zone inspections, evaluate performance, provide training, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Operations Oversight: Coordinate facility activities, organize inmate movements, and maintain records related to security, transportation, and daily operations
- Inmate Management: Conduct housing unit tours, monitor inmate behavior, complete inmate counts, address concerns, and provide guidance on adjustment issues
- Security Control: Oversee visitor searches, inspect vehicles, materials, and supplies, and help prevent contraband and escape risks
- Investigations Review: Examine policy violations, conduct fact-finding activities, address grievances, and recommend disciplinary actions when appropriate
- Institutional Support: Act during emergencies, support intervention efforts, participate on support teams, and attend commissioned officer meetings
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours will be determined. You will have set days off.
- 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)
Other Requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- 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.
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.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 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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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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