Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor - SCI Laurel Highlands
About The Position
This opportunity lets you teach trade practices that support vocational development and productive routines at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. You will guide inmates through structured lessons and supervised work assignments. Step into a position where your instruction promotes safety, responsibility, and skill-building. This position focuses on providing masonry instruction and directing inmate work crews in both classroom and jobsite settings. It also includes maintaining documentation, issuing materials, and supporting daily training schedules.
Requirements
- Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other types of building materials, and binding with mortar to construct or repair walls; or Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the masonry trade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the masonry trade.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Teach masonry practices, methods, and procedures during classroom and on-the-job training
- Supervise inmate crews, assign daily tasks, and inspect completed work assignments
- Record attendance, progress, and assignment details for all training activities
- Issue tools, track inventory, and conduct searches to ensure all items are accounted for
- Identify needed supplies and submit purchase requests for materials and tools
- Maintain order and discipline to support a safe and structured learning environment
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
