Corrections Barber Instructor - SCI Mercer

Are you ready to cut a new path and shape futures? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of a Corrections Barber Instructor. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on inmates and contribute to their successful reintegration into society. Joining the DOC team means being part of a mission to reduce criminal behavior and promote a safer community. Secure your future while helping others build theirs-apply today!

As a Corrections Barber Instructor, you will play a crucial role in the management and training of licensed barbers at SCI Mercer. Your responsibilities will include assigning work to inmate barbers, providing management training related to barbering activities, and ensuring that the operating standards required for a barbershop certification are maintained. You will also provide both theoretical and practical instruction while maintaining custody and control over inmates and exercising therapeutic care. Your position will be essential in maintaining a safe and professional environment for both inmates and staff at the institution.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active Barber Teacher License issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners.
  

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• 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.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.