Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-58259

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR GRN Med

Job classification: Clerical Assistant 2

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Administration, Corrections

Summary

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Corrections at SCI Greene provides an opportunity to support a team that relies on clear and timely information. You will help manage records, assist visitors, and keep essential materials in order. Your work will strengthen daily operations and help staff stay organized. The agency welcomes detail-oriented individuals who take pride in dependable clerical work.

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Examples of duties

This role centers on organizing information, assisting with daily office tasks, and supporting communication throughout the department. You will help maintain accurate records, manage inquiries, and support the operational needs of the office.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Information Processing: Record, prepare, and distribute information for the medical department
• Reception Duties: Answer calls, assist visitors, process mail, and respond to inquiries
• File Maintenance: Open, organize, and store electronic files according to policy
• Inventory Support: Monitor office supplies and maintain equipment as needed
• Report Handling: Create, print, and distribute requested reports and documents
• Confidentiality Compliance: Maintain privacy standards inside and outside the office

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 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 $36,831 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.