Corrections Activities Specialist - SCI Chester - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION The State Correctional Institution at Chester is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven individual who possesses the necessary experience to take on the role of Corrections Activities Specialist.If you are eager to embark on a rewarding career in public service and meet the qualifications, the Department of Corrections is eager to connect with you! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while utilizing your creativity and motivation in a vital role within the correctional system. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Activities Specialist within the Department of Corrections, your primary duties will encompass the organization, instruction, and oversight of various inmate programs, recreational activities, work crews, and sports initiatives at your designated facility. Your role will involve the meticulous scheduling, coordination, and delivery of programs tailored to a diverse range of interests and skill levels, focusing on sports, games, creative and performing arts, as well as social recreation. You will engage in coaching or providing assistance in coaching multiple sports disciplines, including basketball, soccer, and powerlifting, while also demonstrating fundamental sports techniques and the proper use of fitness equipment. Additionally, you will oversee inmate organizations and self-help groups, ensuring a supportive and structured environment for personal development. 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, Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,343.00 (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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.

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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION 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.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.