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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Albion, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$72,210.00 - $91,572.00 Annually

Location

Erie County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-55105-42800

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR ALB Inmte Svcs

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

42800

Position Number

00215103

Union

CIVEA

Bargaining Unit

E4

Pay Group

ED0A

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

THE POSITION
The Corrections Activities Specialist at the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an exciting opportunity to inspire growth and build strong momentum for positive change. This role brings creativity, leadership, and encouragement to recreational programs that help inmates strengthen confidence and develop healthy skills. Your efforts will open doors for participants to explore new interests, gain resilience, and stay motivated. Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Albion and empower individuals to move forward with purpose every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports recreational programs that promote wellness, learning, and constructive use of time within the institution. As a Corrections Activities Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Program Coordination: Plan, organize, and conduct structured and general activities, including wellness programs, sports, inmate organizations, and volunteer resources
  • Instruction and Guidance: Provide individual and group instruction, coaching, and physical education, while leading participants through recreational programs
  • Program Evaluation: Assess inmate interests, review program effectiveness, prepare reports, and maintain records according to departmental policies and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards
  • Facility Oversight: Maintain recreation areas and equipment, supervise inmate setup and cleanup, and manage storage, inventory, and supply requests
  • Administrative Input: Assist in setting program goals, support budgeting recommendations, and help carry out administrative tasks for recreational activities


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 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree with major course work in recreation and physical education; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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 Gene

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Posting ID: 1284899799 Posted: 2026-08-02 Job Title: Correction Activity Specialist