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Salary: $44,524.00 - $87,191.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-56154
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR PHX Bus Off
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 42874
Position Number: 00055841
Union: PSCOA
Bargaining Unit: H1
Pay Group: CO32
Bureau / Division Code: 00115403
Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections - SCI Phoenix
Worksite Address: 1200 Mokychic Drive
City: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19426
Contact Name: Ronda Hugaboom
Contact Phone: 717.307.3234
Contact Email: rhugaboom@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated and dependable individual to join our staff. As a Corrections Stock Clerk for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, you will play a key role in keeping SCI Phoenix supplied and running efficiently. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work and contributing to a secure environment. If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting public service career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the daily warehouse and commissary operations within SCI Phoenix by managing inventory, overseeing inmate workers, and ensuring accurate distribution of materials. As a Corrections Stock Clerk, you will perform the following duties:

• Inventory Management: Receive, track, and distribute stock and commissary items within the facility
• Inmate Oversight: Provide guidance, training, and supervision to inmates completing work assignments
• Order Processing: Handle commissary orders, verify account balances, and document all related transactions
• Equipment Operation: Operate warehouse equipment safely to move and store materials
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs, reports, and inventory documentation through established systems
• Safety Practices: Ensure secure handling of materials and maintain a clean, safe work environment

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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 44,524.00 (before taxes).
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of stockroom, warehouse, retail sales, or clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time experience in stockroom, warehouse, retail sales, or clerical work do you possess?

• 1 year or more
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• Less than 6 months
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 30 credits or more
• Less than 30 credits
• None

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