Corrections Carpentry Trade Instructor - SCI Somerset
About the role
Put your woodworking expertise into practice as a Corrections Carpentry Trade Instructor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset, where your craft can make a lasting difference. This position allows you to teach carpentry skills in classroom and job site settings. You will help inmates learn safe and effective trade skills that support facility needs and personal development. If you enjoy teaching, planning projects, and leading teams, this is the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities
- Teach standard methods, procedures, installation, repair, and maintenance practices of the carpentry trade
- Direct inmate crews on carpentry tasks and inspect completed assignments for quality
- Maintain records of inmate attendance, progress, and daily work details
- Issue, inventory, and account for all materials and tools used in training and work assignments
- Determine needed materials and tools and submit purchase requests when required
Qualifications
- Five years of experience in general construction or finish carpentry; or
- Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the carpentry trade; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the carpentry trade
Other requirements:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
- Must meet the PA residency requirement
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements
Schedule
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday – Friday.
Pay
Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes).