The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting an Accountant 2. Accountants analyze and classify financial transactions and documents; prepare financial statements and reports to control and account for funds; and analyze and project financial data. One year as an Accountant 1; or two years of professional accounting experience and graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credits in accounting.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Vocational Teachers. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Vocational Teachers are responsible for developig and adapting curriculum, course outlines, lesson plans, and instructional methodology in teaching vocational education courses in a specialized occupation area for inmates at a state correctional facility. Work involves separating known trade of vocational skills into teaching units to provide organized individual and group instruction to inmates. You must be a resident of PA to apply for this job title. This job title is located in the following counties within PA: Delaware, Northumberland, Forest, Montgomery, Greene, Clearfield, Indiana, Centre, Huntingdon, Somerset, Wayne, and Fayette. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department is currently recruiting Corrections Barber Instructor. This position will conduct barbering schools for inmates in vocational training programs in correctional institutions and facilities. They develop curriculum, test questions, and course requirements. They also instruct inmates in barbering using classroom instruction and demonstration, and supervise student inmates who provide barbering services to other inmates. Current licensure as a Barber Teacher issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners. When completing your application, please make sure you apply for all job titles for which you want to be tested. You will NOT be permitted to add job titles after you test. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Corrections Officer Trainees for all institutions. To be a corrections officer you must: be 21 years old; must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements; pass a written test; pass a medical examination and physical fitness test; pass a drug test; pass a psychological evaluation; and pass a background investigation. There is an immediate need for Corrections Officer Trainees at the following state correctional institutions (SCI): SCI-Graterford in Montgomery County and SCI-Chester in Delaware County. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting for a non-civil service position entitled Corrections Utility Plant Operator. This is manual and skilled mechanical work involving the care, custody and control of inmates working in a boiler plant operation which generates steam, hot water and/or electric services; or receives steam and/or electric services from outside vendors during an assigned shift at a Department of Corrections facility. To meet the Minimum Experience & Training Requirements you must have: Two years of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1; or Three years of skilled mechanical work in the operation of boilers and auxiliary equipment in a steam or hot water generating and/or in a steam and electric generating plant; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. There is an immediate need at the SCI Graterford in Montgomery County, PA.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Dental Hygienists. This is technical work in performing dental prophylaxis and providing general assistance to dentists. Applicants must possess a license to practice as a dental hygienist issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry to apply for these positions. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Dentists. This is professional dental work in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and care of inmates at dental clinics within a State Correctional facility. Applicants must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Effective June 2005, 13 institutions designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas, federally funded program that reimburses up to $65,000 to new graduates or practicing Dentists, who are still working to pay off their education loans. The program is available at the following State Correctional Institutions (SCI's) and counties: Albion (Erie), Camp Hill (Cumberland), Cresson (Cambria), Frackville/Mahanoy (Schuylkill), Graterford (Montgomery), Greensburg (Westmoreland), Houtzdale (Clearfield), Huntingdon/Smithfield (Huntingdon), Muncy (Lycoming), Rockview (Centre), and Somerset (Somerset). The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) implement nursing care plans by performing a variety of practical nursing and inmate care duties including preparing, administering, and recording medications and treatments prescribed by the physician and observing and reporting changes in the physical and emotional behavior of inmates with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or developmental disability. Applicants must possess a current (active) Pennsylvania license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the State Board of Nursing, or possess a non-renewable Temporary Practice Permit issued by the State Board of Nursing, at the time of their appointment. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Medical Records Assistants. This is specialized clerical work in a medical records department of a State Correctional facility. Applicants must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements and have graduated from a medical secretarial or medical records program OR have one year of clerical experience in a medical records department of a hospital, ambulatory acute medical care setting or a licensed nursing facility which has included six months of experience under the general direction or oversight by a Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Medical Records Technicians. Employees work in a medical records department of a State Correctional facility. Duties include the supervision of Medical Records Assistant(s), organization and maintenance of medical records in accordance with accreditation standards, coding diagnoses and treatment services, and reviewing medical records for completeness and accuracy. Applicants must be certified as a Medical Records Technician by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice..
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Psychologists & Licensed Psychologist Managers. Employees work as clinicians providing direct psychological services to clients and may serve as treatment team members. This work includes diagnosing clients' needs; planning, developing and implementing their therapies; and evaluating their progress. Employees may supervise Psychological Services Associates, students, interns or paraprofessional staff. Applicants must possess a current license to practice psychology issued by the Pennsylvania State Psychology Board to qualify for this position. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
The Department of Corrections is currently recruiting Registered Nurses. This is professional nursing work in the psychosocial, physical, and/or mental health nursing care and treatment for inmates with a mental or physical injury or illness, dysfunctional behavior and/or a developmental disability at a State Correctional facility. Applicants must possess a current (active) Pennsylvania license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State Board of Nursing, or possess a non-renewable Temporary Practice Permit issued by the State Board of Nursing, at the time of their appointment. The State Civil Service Commission application for testing will be received until further notice.
