What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Barber Instructor SCI Mercer position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Impart your expertise in the barber trade to a diverse population! The Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and creative Corrections Barber Instructor to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer. By exhibiting strong leadership skills, you will help inmates achieve employable skills and certifications for them to use upon their release. If you are interested in using your experience in the barber trade in a new and rewarding way, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Barber Instructor, you will provide classroom instruction and on-the-job training to inmates in the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the barber trade. In this position, you will be required to maintain order and discipline of inmates during work assignments and classroom instruction. You can expect to maintain documentation of inmate training progress, attendance, and assignment details. You will oversee the provision of barbering services to the inmates at SCI Mercer. Some of your responsibilities will include issuing, inventorying, and requesting all materials and supplies for classroom instruction and assignments, as well as conducting searches to account for all materials and tools. Additionally, you will arrange for inmate students to take the Barber License test administered by the Pennsylvania State Board of Barbering when they are eligible.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 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 $50,846.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
- All positions require 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 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.
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Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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Salary : $50,846
