JOB Are you passionate about electronics and inspired to share your knowledge with others? The Corrections Electronics Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections plays an important role in helping inmates build valuable skills at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. This position combines hands-on electronics work with meaningful instruction in a structured learning environment. It offers steady challenges that strengthen your technical abilities and leadership. Your work will make a lasting impact on both the facility and the individuals you train.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position provides classroom and hands-on instruction to inmates learning the electronics trade while also maintaining and repairing electronic systems throughout the facility. The role supports daily operations by ensuring that equipment functions properly and that inmates receive structured vocational training. As a Corrections Electronics Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:
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Training Instruction: Teach inmates electronics skills through classroom lessons and supervised hands on work
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Equipment Maintenance: Repair and maintain communication, security, and electronic systems used throughout the institution
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Tool Oversight: Issue, track, and secure tools and materials used in training and work assignments
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Work Supervision: Assign tasks to inmate work crews and inspect completed work for accuracy and quality
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System Installation: Install, test, and troubleshoot cabling, network jacks, and electronic components across the facility
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Record Management: Maintain training records, inventories, and documentation for maintenance and repair activities
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
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Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
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This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes).
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
