Clerical Assistant 2- SCI Camp Hill

The PositionJoin the Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill as a Clerical Assistant 2. This position offers a chance to support a busy records office that keeps important information organized and accessible. You will contribute to smooth daily operations by helping manage documents, communication, and schedules. This job is well suited for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, and steady office responsibilities.Description Of WorkThis position helps keep the records office running efficiently by supporting daily communication, documentation, and organizational needs.

The role ensures that important records and office activities are handled with accuracy and care. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:Filing Systems: Maintain filing systems, organize bus files, and complete end of year archivingRecord Coordination: Compile office activity records, coordinate workflow, and enter required dataDocument Review: Type documents and correspondences and review them for grammar, spelling, and numerical accuracyCommunication Support: Answer and direct calls, record messages, respond to inquiries, and process mailScheduling Tasks: Organize appointments, meetings, and videoconferences and take minutes when neededGeneral Office Work: Perform scanning, faxing, photocopying, email organization, and general office upkeepInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week.Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.Required Experience, Training & EligibilityQualifications Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orGraduation from high school; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Special Requirement:Must possess keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.Additional Requirements:Must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a PC.Must have the ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.Must be able to perform essential job functionsPreferred Qualifications (not required):Able to stand and operate document scanning machinesLegal Requirements: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).Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late 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 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.