Corrections Electronics Trade Instructor - SCI Muncy

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Electronics Trade Instructor for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy, you will use your trade knowledge to teach important skills that support safety and rehabilitation. This role allows you to work directly with inmates as they learn repair, installation, and maintenance tasks in the electronics field. You will play a key part in shaping a positive and productive training environment. Your instruction helps inmates gain skills that can support long term success-apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position delivers classroom and hands-on instruction in the electronics trade while helping maintain essential electronic systems throughout the facility. You will be instructing inmates in a variety of electronics, which include general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and installation of new electronic fixtures and equipment. You will also be responsible for maintaining a working knowledge and ability concerning electronic components of cell doors and sliders. As a Corrections Electronics Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Electronics Instruction: Teach inmates trade skills through classroom lessons and supervised practical work
• Work Crew Oversight: Assign, supervise, and inspect inmate work tasks to ensure accurate completion
• Tool and Material Control: Issue, track, and inventory tools and supplies used during training and maintenance tasks
• System Maintenance: Repair and maintain communication, security, cabling, surveillance, and other facility electronic systems

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
  
• Telework: This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (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 experience in the testing and repair of electronic equipment; 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 Requirement:

• 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.