Community Corrections Center Director 1 Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $73,692.00 - $111,956.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Jenkintown 261 Old York Road (Show on map) Sep 14, 2026 Salary $73,692.00 - $111,956.00 Annually Location Montgomery County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-58196-47571

Department Department of Corrections Division CR Cmy Corr Ctr Rgn 1 Dir Off Opening Date 09/14/2026 Closing Date 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47571 Position Number 00232805 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit F3 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00119100 Bureau / Division Community Corrections Center Region 1 Director's Office Worksite Address 261 Old York Road City Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19046 Contact Name Heather Shenenberger Contact Email hshenenber@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Community Corrections Center Director 1 who is ready to guide staff, strengthen programs, and advance efficient operations within Region 1 facilities. This position allows you to oversee vital services, reinforce community connections, and lead emergency and security responses. Your commitment to effective leadership will help reentrants access the opportunities and structure they need to succeed. Step into this meaningful role, take the lead, and help drive positive change for the facility and the broader community every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees the full operation of 24-hour contracted facilities, ensuring safe practices, strong leadership, and consistent program standards across community corrections. As a Community Corrections Center Director 1, you will perform the following duties:

Staff Leadership:

Provide guidance to treatment, security, food service, mid-level managers, and administrative personnel while building positive working relationships

Facility Oversight:

Conduct announced and unannounced inspections, monitor security and treatment operations, and ensure compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA), Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and DOC standards

Program Direction:

Develop and enforce rules and expectations for reentrants, promote access to services, and engage community leaders and employers to support reentry opportunities

Emergency Management:

Direct emergency response efforts, serve as Incident Commander, and ensure updated plans and staff readiness for security, medical, and operational events

Security Operations:

Administer disciplinary hearings, supervise transfers and returns, oversee security equipment, and direct drug interdiction and intelligence efforts

Reporting and Policy:

Ensure accurate and timely reporting, address deficiencies, and help develop and implement policies affecting community corrections 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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

This position required travel on a regular basis.

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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:

Two years as a Corrections Counselor 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

Three years as a Corrections Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

One year as a Corrections Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional corrections security, counseling, or casework experience involving criminal offenders in a correctional facility.

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 Guidelines.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.