Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Somerset
Join the Department of Corrections as a Clerical Assistant 2 and become part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly. Your work at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset will help support vital administrative functions. This role offers a steady workplace where your attention to detail makes a real impact.
About the role
This position supports daily office operations by handling communication, scheduling, and record management.
Responsibilities
- Phone and Mail: Answer calls, direct messages, handle inquiries, and manage incoming and outgoing mail
- Typing and Review: Prepare documents, check for errors, make corrections, and distribute materials
- Scheduling and Meetings: Arrange appointments, coordinate meetings, and record minutes when needed
- Records and Data: Maintain filing systems, update databases, and manage reports and spreadsheets
- Office Support: Compile activity records, enter essential data, track supplies, and support smooth workflow
- General Tasks: Assist with photocopying, scanning, emailing, and keeping the office tidy
Schedule
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available for this position.
Pay
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes).
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.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.