Bill > SB111

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to allow the Department of Corrections to hire individuals who live outside of the Commonwealth as corrections officers at State correctional institutions, even if current law, specifically 71 Pa.C.S. § 2301(b), generally requires applicants to reside within the Commonwealth for such positions. However, the bill also establishes a preference for Commonwealth residents applying for these roles, granting them an additional five points on their final examination scores to determine their standing on eligibility lists. This preference for residents does not apply to promotional opportunities within the corrections officer ranks.