Human Resource Assistant 1 - SCI Chester

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49555-05620

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OA HROO CR Fl Off 12

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

05620

Position Number

00024509

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00813796

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office 12

Worksite Address

State Correctional Institution at Chester

Worksite Address

500 East Fourth Street

City

Chester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19013

Contact Name

Brittany Bradford

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Are you ready to start a new chapter in your career? The Department of Corrections (DOC) Human Resource (HR) Office in Region 12 is searching for a Human Resource Assistant 1 to join our team at State Correctional Institutions (SCI) Chester. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience while supporting employees and keeping important HR processes moving smoothly. Apply today to unlock your career potential!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be supporting the daily work of the human resource office, ensuring processes are done correctly and on time for all staff. Work involves handling records, assisting with hiring efforts, and supporting compliance tasks. As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Performance Tracking: Monitor employee reviews for accuracy and timely completion and report concerns to leadership
• Records Management: Maintain personnel files by uploading, certifying, and removing records in line with policy
• HR Account Monitoring: Review incoming notices and direct information to the correct staff for action
• Meeting Support: Record and prepare minutes for meetings and share them with appropriate staff
• Recruitment Support: Gather applicant materials, coordinate interviews, and maintain hiring records as required
• Compliance Assistance: Support audit efforts by researching standards, collecting documents, and helping improve processes

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week, upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in SCI Chester. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 of clerical or other comparable experience which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA 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 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

Required

Preferred

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