Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor - SCI Laurel Highlands

Are you interested in using your masonry expertise to help others learn and build strong foundations? This role blends instruction, leadership, and hands-on skill building in a structured setting at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. You will guide inmates through safe and practical trade practices that prepare them for future opportunities. This is a meaningful role where your abilities support growth and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach masonry practices, methods, and procedures through classroom lessons and hands-on training.
• Direct inmate work crews, maintain order, and review completed masonry assignments.
• Track inmate progress, attendance, and assignment details for all training activities.
• Issue, inventory, and account for all tools and materials used in training and work projects.
• Determine materials needed for masonry tasks and submit purchase requests when required.
• Conduct searches, enforce safety rules, and support secure handling of tools and materials.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other types of building materials, and binding with mortar to construct or repair walls; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the masonry trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the masonry trade.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes).

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Benefits

• Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.