Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Benner Township
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, PA, United States
Are you a master of the electrical trade seeking a career move that offers professional stability and the chance to give back? By joining the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township, you will step into a stable leadership-focused environment where your technical mastery serves a greater purpose. This position offers the opportunity to mentor individuals and rebuild lives by teaching the craft you love, all while securing a future for yourself. If you are ready to move from the field into a vital educational role that strengthens our communities and our workforce, we invite you to bring your expertise to a role that truly matters.
As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will provide vocational training designed to equip inmates with the technical skills necessary for successful reintegration into the community. Your role blends classroom instruction with structured, on-the-job training, focusing on developing industry-standard competencies that enhance future employability. You will be responsible for supervising inmates during all shop activities and work assignments, ensuring strict adherence to protocols regarding the care, custody, and control of those under your direction. You will receive assignments in the form of work orders, often supported by blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical sketches, and will exercise professional judgment to independently determine the specific procedures, tools, and materials required for each project. While you will operate with significant autonomy in managing daily vocational tasks, your work will be performed under general supervision. Performance is evaluated by technical and administrative supervisors through formal reports, consultative conferences, and the inspection of completed assignments to ensure all work meets trade standards and safety regulations.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday
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 $51,868.00 (before taxes)
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings; or
Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the electrical trade
Other Requirements
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
You must meet the PA residency requirement
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will provide vocational training designed to equip inmates with the technical skills necessary for successful reintegration into the community. Your role blends classroom instruction with structured, on-the-job training, focusing on developing industry-standard competencies that enhance future employability. You will be responsible for supervising inmates during all shop activities and work assignments, ensuring strict adherence to protocols regarding the care, custody, and control of those under your direction. You will receive assignments in the form of work orders, often supported by blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical sketches, and will exercise professional judgment to independently determine the specific procedures, tools, and materials required for each project. While you will operate with significant autonomy in managing daily vocational tasks, your work will be performed under general supervision. Performance is evaluated by technical and administrative supervisors through formal reports, consultative conferences, and the inspection of completed assignments to ensure all work meets trade standards and safety regulations.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday
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 $51,868.00 (before taxes)
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings; or
Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the electrical trade
Other Requirements
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
You must meet the PA residency requirement
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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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