Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Huntingdon

Clerical Assistant 2

Begin a rewarding path as a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Corrections at State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon. You will help maintain essential records and provide support that keeps the institution running efficiently. Each day brings opportunities to learn and take on meaningful responsibilities. Become part of a professional team committed to strong organization and service.

This position supports the Inmate Records office by organizing documents, completing clerical tasks, and assisting with information management. The role helps maintain accurate records and provides support to staff across the institution. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Record Filing: Place documents into active and inactive inmate files according to required procedures
• Document Typing: Prepare letters, memos, notices and forms as directed by the Records Supervisor
• Information Support: Respond to inquiries using knowledge of inmate files or direct complex questions to appropriate staff
• System Operation: Use computer programs and the Inmate Records System to locate information and enter authorized data
• Supply Management: Order supplies and complete work orders for the Records Department
• Mail Handling: Collect, sort, and distribute internal and incoming mail for staff and departments

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements (NSRs):

• Possess keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must be able to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.
• Must have experience with the Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.) and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/calendars/documents/rosters etc.
• Must have the ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.
• 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).
• 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.