Records Specialist 1 - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Crawford County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Records Specialist 1 supports correctional operations at the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs by maintaining and verifying inmate records. The position works with information from multiple sources to keep records accurate and current, supporting identification, documentation, sentence-status updates, and release-related activities. The role also communicates required information to staff, agencies, and inmates.

This is a full-time position 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. Applicants must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements, pass a background investigation, meet CJIS compliance requirements, and be able to perform the essential job functions.

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, Pennsylvania.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application; resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be considered for eligibility.
• Submit a copy of college transcripts if claiming education in responses to the supplemental application questions; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit the application and required materials by the posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from multiple sources and verify the accuracy of inmate records.
• Review court orders and related records to support sentence-status updates.
• Assist with interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates, and explain procedures.
• Enter record changes and relay required information to staff, agencies, and inmates.
• Assist with transportation arrangements, release authorizations, and identity verification activities.
• Process photographs and fingerprints to support inmate identification and registration requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed