Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette

Salary

$57,272.00 - $115,628.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-53578-47230

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR FYT Scy

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47230

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

H3

Pay Group

CM04

Bureau / Division Code

00112810

Bureau / Division

SCI Fayette

Worksite Address

50 Overlook Road

City

LaBelle, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15450

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION
The Corrections Officer 3 with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an exciting opportunity to lead teams and support strong security operations in a dynamic institutional setting. You help coordinate daily schedules, support organized inmate movement, and guide officers in staying focused and confident. Your leadership builds stability and structure at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. This position lets you make a strong impact on facility operations while supporting a team that depends on your direction and experience.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supervisory oversight and the coordination of daily facility operations throughout the institution. You support staff performance, security procedures, and organized inmate movement to ensure a stable and well-functioning environment. As a Corrections Officer 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Lead correctional officers and monitor their duties for compliance with policies and regulations
• Operational Oversight: Coordinate daily schedules and maintain records related to security, movement, and activities
• Housing Unit Tours: Conduct regular inspections of inmate areas and identify concerns or behavioral changes
• Transport Management: Ensure inmate transports, searches, and processing activities follow required procedures
• Policy Enforcement: Investigate staff violations, issue discipline, and assist with grievance reviews
• Crisis Response: Act in urgent situations with appropriate intervention and prevention measures

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 to be determined, with set days off to be determined.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 on Veterans.

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.