Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor - SCI Pine Grove
About the role
The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove is seeking a highly motivated electrician that enjoys teaching to join our team as a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor. This position offers you a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of inmates. This role allows you to guide individuals as they learn valuable electrical trade skills that can help them build a better future. You will join a dedicated agency that values education, structure, and positive change. Step into a role where your teaching helps shape stronger pathways forward. The work supports safe facility operations and helps inmates build meaningful vocational experience.
Responsibilities
- Classroom Instruction: Provide lessons on electrical trade methods, tools, and safety practices
- Skill Development: Guide inmates through hands-on training with electrical systems, equipment, and repairs
- Work Supervision: Oversee inmate work crews, monitor conduct, and review completed electrical assignments
- Record Maintenance: Document attendance, progress, work details, and training milestones
- Tool Management: Issue tools, track inventory, and conduct searches to ensure accountability
- Resource Planning: Identify needed materials and submit purchase requests for tools and supplies
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Pay
Starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes) for candidates new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Schedule
Full-time employment, 40 hours per