Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI Albion

Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI Albion

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Erie County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60124-47130

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR ALB Inmte Svcs

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47130

Position Number

00254717

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00111260

Bureau / Division

SCI Albion

Worksite Address

10745 Route 18

City

Albion, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16475

Contact Name

Maria Traficante

Contact Phone

717.705.9033

Contact Email

mtraficant@pa.gov

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, you play an important role in helping inmates prepare for productive futures. You support job readiness, coordinate training experiences, and assist individuals as they build practical skills. Your efforts help inmates overcome challenges and move toward greater stability. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to guide growth and support long-term success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Inmate Employment Program by helping coordinate work assignments, guiding training needs, and assisting inmates with job readiness. You work closely with institutional staff, inmate workers, and the Corrections Employment Vocational Coordinator to support employment goals and vocational growth. As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Work Assignment Support: Assist with coordinating work assignments, reviewing employment histories, and recommending vocational opportunities
• Payroll Coordination: Train supervisors on payroll procedures, audit time records, and address payroll problem inquiries
• Employment Counseling: Provide guidance to help inmates address job challenges and select training options
• Record Management: Document inmate work status, training progress, and re-entry information for reports
• Supervisor Communication: Maintain communication with inmate supervisors and support problem solving for work assignments

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.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 Requirements:

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

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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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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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time clerical experience do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much college coursework have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 90 credits or more
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

04

CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

05

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PAYROLL

Verify and approve time/payroll data and input payroll and pay change data into the computerized time system. Run payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with agency policy and guidelines. Train supervisors on payroll system procedures required for completion of payroll as needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience verifying and approving time/payroll data, inputting payroll and pay change data into a computerized time system, and running payroll reports.
• B. I have experience inputting payroll and pay change data into a computerized time system and running payroll reports.
• C. I have experience inputting payroll and pay change data into a computerized time system.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to payroll essentials or payroll administration.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

06

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience processing payroll and the setting in which you processed it.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

07

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University/Training Source
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ASSIGN JOBS

Assign jobs to inmates according to self-assessment vocational questionnaires, inmate security level determinations, and demographic quotas.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience assigning jobs to INDIVIDUALS IN CORRECTIONAL OR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES according to self-assessment vocational questionnaires, security/clearance level determinations, or demographic quotas.
• B. I have experience assigning jobs to individuals IN ANY OTHER setting according to self-assessment vocational questionnaires, security/clearance level determinations, or demographic quotas.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to vocational rehabilitation.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience assigning jobs and in what setting.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DATA ENTRY

Enter vocational information such as job suspensions, medical restrictions, work history, disciplinary records, and job changes into a computerized database; verify accuracy of information and provide reports. Retrieve and verify identification documents.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience entering vocational information into a computerized database, verifying accuracy of information, providing reports, and retrieving and verifying identification documents in a CORRECTIONAL/INSTITUTIONAL setting.
• B. I have experience entering information into a computerized database, verifying accuracy of information, providing reports, and retrieving and verifying identification documents.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to data entry or office database applications.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The type(s) of information, records, reports, etc. you processed.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University/Training Source
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - REPORTING/WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepare written materials including reports, logs, and correspondence to distribute to a variety of audiences.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing reports and correspondence and preparing logs. I was responsible for the final content of the documents.
• B. I have experience writing correspondence and preparing logs. I also gathered or drafted information for reports but someone else was responsible for the final content.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The type(s) of information, records, reports, etc. you prepared.
• Your specific duties and responsibilities.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov