Records Specialist 1 - SCI Chester

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Delaware County, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Records Specialist 1 supports the maintenance and verification of inmate records at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester. The role ensures that accurate information is collected, reviewed, updated, and communicated using multiple data sources. It also supports inmate identification and transportation processes. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will start at an annual salary of $41,506 before taxes. 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.
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
  • Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
  • 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 multiple data sources and update inmate records.
  • Review documents and verify their accuracy with parole, police, and court agencies.
  • Assist with interviewing, photographing, and fingerprinting inmates for identification.
  • Process photographs and fingerprints to meet registration requirements for specific offender groups.
  • Help arrange inmate transportation and confirm authorization and identity before release.
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