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Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Benner Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary
Centre, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Are you a master of the electrical trade seeking a career move that offers professional stability and the chance to give back? By Joining the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township, you will step into a stable leadership-focused environment where your technical mastery serves a greater purpose. This position offers the opportunity to mentor individuals and rebuild lives by teaching the craft you love, all while securing a future for yourself. If you are ready to move from the field into a vital educational role that strengthens our communities and our workforce, we invite you to bring your expertise to a career that truly matters. Apply today to begin your journey!


As an Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor, you will provide vocational training designed to equip inmates with the technical skills necessary for successful reintegration into the community. Your role blends classroom instruction with structured, on-the-job training, focusing on developing industry-standard competencies that enhance future employability. You will be responsible for the supervision of inmates during all shop activities and work assignments, ensuring strict adherence to protocols regarding the care, custody, and control of those under your direction. In this capacity, you will receive assignments in the form of work orders, often supported by blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical sketches. You will be expected to exercise professional judgment to independently determine the specific procedures, tools, and materials required for each project. While you will operate with significant autonomy in managing daily vocational tasks, your work will be performed under general supervision. Performance is evaluated by technical and administrative supervisors through formal reports, consultative conferences, and the inspection of completed assignments to ensure all work meets trade standards and safety regulations.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
  • This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
  • 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).
  • 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:

  • Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings; or
  • Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the electrical trade.


Other Requirements:
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirement: 

  • 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 dateLate 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.

  • 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).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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