Community Corrections Center Director 1 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Do you have a passion for helping others reach their goals? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Community Corrections Center Director 1 to assist reentrants through the process of acclimating back into society. In this fulfilling leadership position, you will assist reentrants in adjusting to the pressures, problems, and rules of society. You will serve as an instrumental part of assisting them with rebuilding social and economic ties, as well as providing them with a sense of dignity and responsibility. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career!

As a Community Corrections Center Director 1, you will lead a reentry program at a community corrections center where you will assist reentrants with transitioning back into the community. Key duties of this position consist of managing and supervising the staff, operations, and maintenance of the facility, as well as overseeing operational costs and purchases. You will also ensure compliance with the American Correctional Association and Prison Rape Elimination Act standards, and serve as the incident commander leading emergency responses. You will be responsible for implementing and enforcing all rules and regulations for reentrants.

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/week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position requires travel on a regular basis.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Corrections Counselor 2; or
• Three years as a Corrections Officer 3; or
• One year as a Corrections Officer 4; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional corrections security, counseling, or casework experience involving criminal offenders in a correctional facility.

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.
• 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.

• 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.