Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson - SCI Dallas Correctional Industries

Salary

$51,868.00 - $104,716.00 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49616-98345

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR DAL Corr Indry

Opening Date

05/13/2026

Closing Date

5/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98345

Position Number

50254747

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO37

Bureau / Division Code

00112609

Bureau / Division

SCI Dallas

Worksite Address

1000 Follies Road

City

Dallas, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18612

Contact Name

Treina Brinkley

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson who enjoys teamwork and hands on activity. This position allows you to build skills, support training, and keep a fast paced factory environment running smoothly. Your efforts will help maintain safe operations and structure while meeting production goals at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas. Be part of an important mission that supports growth and progress. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position guides inmate workers in carrying out manufacturing and production tasks while keeping operations safe, orderly, and efficient. It combines instruction, oversight, and coordination across daily factory activities. As a Corrections General Industries Factory Foreperson, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Support: Teach inmates proper production methods and safe equipment practices
• Workplace Safety: Maintain a secure environment through searches, monitoring, and tool control
• Operational Oversight: Track production activity, materials, and inventory through SAP systems
• Process Improvement: Analyze reports and recommend equipment changes that raise output efficiencies
• Record Management: Complete attendance logs and provide input for progress reports

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the production of goods or services; or
• An associate degree in industrial technology, operations management, business administration, or a related field; and one year of work experience in the production of goods or services; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of work experience in the production of goods or services.

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 Guidelines.
• 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.