Records Specialist 2 - Benner Township (DOC Employees Only)

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take the next step in your Department of Corrections (DOC) career? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township is looking for a motivated Records Specialist 2 to join our team. This position plays an important part in maintaining clear and reliable inmate information. It offers a steady, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters. Step into a role that supports safety, fairness, and strong recordkeeping!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the accurate collection, review, and maintenance of inmate records to ensure proper processing and communication. It also assists with identification procedures and coordination activities. As a Records Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Maintenance: Collect and review information to keep inmate records current and accurate
• Data Verification: Compare multiple data sources to confirm sentencing and status details
• Identification Processing: Conduct interviews, photographs, and fingerprints to document inmate identity
• Transport Coordination: Arrange and confirm details for inmate transfers and releases
• Staff Guidance: Provide direction to lower-level records staff in alignment with established procedures
• Hearing Representation: Represent the department at required hearings related to inmate identification and status

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Organization or Location Restrictions:

• This posting is restricted to Department of Corrections employees only. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Records Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title); or
• One year of experience as a Corrections Records Specialist (Commonwealth job title); or
• Three years of clerical or correctional custodial experience that includes one year of specialized records work experience in a correctional facility; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of specialized records work experience in a correctional facility.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement: 

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. If no applicable union-covered bidders apply, other applicants may be considered. 

• Seniority rights apply for Record Specialist 1s
• Seniority/Promotion Unit: 712

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet the following method to be considered for this vacancy: 
  • Seniority Promotion
• When the collective bargaining obligation(s) have been met; then the following recruitment methods may be used: 
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
    • The last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. 
  • Voluntary Demotion

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Clerical Assistant 3
  • Records Specialist 1
  • We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST04 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. 
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service. 

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov