Reference #: 4650188 THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is dedicated to enhancing public safety through housing and rehabilitating incarcerated individuals in facilities throughout the Commonwealth. State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is seeking a detailed-oriented correctional professional to coordinate and direct security and treatment programs within our facility's housing units. If you want to help prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry back into the community, do not miss this opportunity!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Pennsylvania DOC is a leader in the correctional industry and believes in supporting inmates by providing the highest quality educational opportunities and treatment programs. As a Corrections Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of unit programs for your assigned Institution, including developing and revising unit mission statements, operational goals, objectives, and procedures in conjunction with leadership.

You will be supervising a multi-disciplinary staff and implementing the overall unit program. As a leader, you will provide training, performance appraisals, and professional development for all personnel assigned to the unit. A few other crucial duties include managing unit resources and providing input on budget development, and monitoring overall unit security and being accessible and responsive to the concerns of both staff and inmates.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. 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: Three years of professional experience in a correctional institution/facility in correctional security, treatment, quasi-judicial hearings or counseling; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional experience in a correctional institution/facility in correctional security, treatment, quasi-judicial hearings or counseling.

Other Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet thePA 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.

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 employme t preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.

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.