Correctional Officer

THE POSITION The Corrections Activities Specialist at the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an exciting opportunity to inspire growth and build strong momentum for positive change. This role brings creativity, leadership, and encouragement to recreational programs that help inmates strengthen confidence and develop healthy skills. Your efforts will open doors for participants to explore new interests, gain resilience, and stay motivated. Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Albion and empower individuals to move forward with purpose every day. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports recreational programs that promote wellness, learning, and constructive use of time within the institution. As a Corrections Activities Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Program Coordination: Plan, organize, and conduct structured and general activities, including wellness programs, sports, inmate organizations, and volunteer resources Instruction and Guidance: Provide individual and group instruction, coaching, and physical education, while leading participants through recreational programs Program Evaluation: Assess inmate interests, review program effectiveness, prepare reports, and maintain records according to departmental policies and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards Facility Oversight: Maintain recreation areas and equipment, supervise inmate setup and cleanup, and manage storage, inventory, and supply requests Administrative Input: Assist in setting program goals, support budgeting recommendations, and help carry out administrative tasks for recreational activities 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, Tuesday - Saturday. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr