Reference #: 4329517THE POSITIONAre you interested in performing advanced clerical work? Do you possess advanced typing skills, above average attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to multi-task under pressure? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institute at Smithfield, is seeking a highly motivated Records Specialist 1 to join our hardworking team! If you have the required experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you today!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Records Specialist 1, you are responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date master files. You do this through analyzing court documents to create and revise sentence structures and sentence calculations, revising sentence calculations when changes are made by the court or the Pennsylvania Probation and Parole Board, reviewing time periods identified as commitment credit to determine if the credit is legal and should be applied, updating and reviewing inmate criminal histories, conducting one-on-one interviews with inmates for various reasons, and communicating with various criminal and justice agencies regarding inmates.

　　Additional duties include the scrutinizing of inmate cases assigned to your caseload prior to release to ensure that the release is legal, timely, and that the inmate has met all requirements for release. You also register and fingerprint parole violators and sex offenders under Megan's Law.

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　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work weekWork hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,003.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of clerical or correctional custodial experience; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  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 employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .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 discu s 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.