Records Specialist 1 - SCI Fayette
About The Position
The Records Specialist 1 for the Department of Corrections maintains and verifies inmate records at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Fayette. The role supports accurate decisions and smooth facility operations by ensuring that information is complete and reliable for staff, inmates, and others who depend on it. The position involves collecting information from multiple sources and verifying it across Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania State Police, and court systems; reviewing court orders and documents for release, confinement changes, and credit adjustments; assisting with inmate intake interviews, photographs, and fingerprinting; explaining policies and procedures; and helping arrange inmate transportation while verifying authorization and official identity. This is full-time employment with a 37.5-hour work week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required.
Requirements
- Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Collect information from various sources and verify its accuracy across DOC, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania State Police, and court systems.
- Review court orders and documents to identify actions related to release, confinement changes, or credit adjustments.
- Assist with interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates during intake.
- Explain policies and procedures to inmates.
- Help coordinate inmate transportation arrangements and verify required authorization and official identity.
- Complete additional assigned tasks that support records accuracy and daily operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
