Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Benner Township
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Bellefonte, PA, United States
Job Details
Salary: $51,868.00 - $104,716.00 Annually
Location: Centre County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department: Department of Corrections, Division CR BEN Mntnc
Union: PSCOA, Bargaining Unit H1, Pay Group CO37
Worksite Address: 301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Position Overview
Are you a master of the electrical trade seeking a career move that offers professional stability and the chance to give back? Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township to mentor and teach inmates, helping them rebuild lives and prepare for successful reintegration into the community. This role provides a stable, leadership-focused environment and a path to a meaningful, career-driven future.
Description of Work (Responsibilities)
As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will:
Provide vocational training to equip inmates with technical skills for successful reintegration.
Blend classroom instruction with structured, on‑job training, focusing on industry‑standard competencies.
Supervise inmates during all shop activities and work assignments, ensuring strict adherence to safety and custody protocols.
Receive assignments via work orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical sketches, and determine the procedures, tools, and materials required for each project.
Operate with significant autonomy while working under general supervision; performance is evaluated by technical and administrative supervisors through reports and inspection of completed assignments.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
No telework option available.
Selected candidates new to Commonwealth employment will begin at an annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes).
Further communications will be via email; check spam/junk folders.
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility (Qualifications)
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment in buildings; OR
Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship; OR
Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of journey‑level work in the electrical trade.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement. For details, refer to the Residency Guidelines link.
Ability to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
Pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.
How to Apply
The application must include detailed, relevant experience and education; resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed.
If claiming education, attach college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.
Submit the application by the posting closing date; late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
All application materials must reflect the applicant’s own experience; generative AI may be used for preparation only, not for misrepresentation or assistance during interviews.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. For more information, visit the Veterans page on pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 is available for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
Accommodations
If you require accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer before the interview date.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. 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.
Contact Information
Corleen Schmucker
717.562.5736
cschmucker@pa.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary: $51,868.00 - $104,716.00 Annually
Location: Centre County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department: Department of Corrections, Division CR BEN Mntnc
Union: PSCOA, Bargaining Unit H1, Pay Group CO37
Worksite Address: 301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Position Overview
Are you a master of the electrical trade seeking a career move that offers professional stability and the chance to give back? Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township to mentor and teach inmates, helping them rebuild lives and prepare for successful reintegration into the community. This role provides a stable, leadership-focused environment and a path to a meaningful, career-driven future.
Description of Work (Responsibilities)
As a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will:
Provide vocational training to equip inmates with technical skills for successful reintegration.
Blend classroom instruction with structured, on‑job training, focusing on industry‑standard competencies.
Supervise inmates during all shop activities and work assignments, ensuring strict adherence to safety and custody protocols.
Receive assignments via work orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical sketches, and determine the procedures, tools, and materials required for each project.
Operate with significant autonomy while working under general supervision; performance is evaluated by technical and administrative supervisors through reports and inspection of completed assignments.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
No telework option available.
Selected candidates new to Commonwealth employment will begin at an annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes).
Further communications will be via email; check spam/junk folders.
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility (Qualifications)
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment in buildings; OR
Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship; OR
Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of journey‑level work in the electrical trade.
Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement. For details, refer to the Residency Guidelines link.
Ability to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
Pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.
How to Apply
The application must include detailed, relevant experience and education; resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed.
If claiming education, attach college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.
Submit the application by the posting closing date; late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
All application materials must reflect the applicant’s own experience; generative AI may be used for preparation only, not for misrepresentation or assistance during interviews.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. For more information, visit the Veterans page on pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 is available for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
Accommodations
If you require accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer before the interview date.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. 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.
Contact Information
Corleen Schmucker
717.562.5736
cschmucker@pa.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr