Records Specialist 1 - SCI Pine Grove

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Indiana County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in playing a key part in keeping vital information accurate and accessible? If so, consider joining the Department of Corrections as a Records Specialist 1 at the State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove. This is your chance to build skills in records management while helping ensuring accurate information for staff and inmates. Step into a role where your attention to detail makes a real difference every day! As a Records Specialist 1, your work focuses on maintaining accurate inmate records and supporting essential facility procedures.

Requirements

• Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review inmate information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Compare records with data from courts, law enforcement, and agency systems to confirm correctness
• Guide inmates through photographing, fingerprinting, and interviews to verify identity
• Arrange details for inmate transfers or releases and confirm required approvals
• Share accurate updates with inmates, staff, and partnering agencies

What This Job Offers

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