$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
Northumberland County, PA
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of Corrections
6/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
State Correctional Institution at Coal Township
Coal Township, Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION
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The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township offers a chance to support important operations across several departments. This role helps the facility stay organized and ensures that daily tasks are completed accurately and on time. You will be part of a team that values responsibility and careful attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to grow your clerical skills while making a real impact.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position provides clerical support to multiple departments within the State Correctional Institution at Coal Township, helping ensure that documents, correspondence, and records are accurate and properly handled. The role supports daily operations by managing information and completing tasks that follow established Department of Corrections procedures. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Document Preparation: Type correspondence, reports, and materials from handwritten drafts, dictated content, or original documents
- Mail Handling: Prepare, process, and distribute both institutional and U.S. mail in an efficient manner
- Record Keeping: Enter call-outs, maintain databases, update records, and track required information
- Minute Recording: Record and transcribe meeting minutes for accuracy and clarity
- Quality Review: Proofread documents to ensure correctness, completeness, and adherence to agency standards
- Sensitive Materials: Manage confidential or sensitive documents using appropriate judgment and procedures
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.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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:
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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Jun 04, 2026