Corrections Officer, Full Time

Salary and BenefitsSALARY: $19.26/ Hourly (Grade I). Pay increase at one year of service to $19.85/ Hourly (Grade J)BENEFITS: Generous benefit package with health care overage, holiday, sick, personal, vacation leave and moreQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a high‑school diploma or equivalency and be 18 years of age at time of hiring. Special consideration will be given to those who possess a Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Criminal Justice) and military service with an honorable discharge. Must be able to clear a background check and successfully complete the Correctional Academy. Must be hard‑working, dependable and willing to meet the needs of a challenging career.Job SummaryCorrections Officer is responsible for the overall care, custody, and control of detainees in the facility.Essential FunctionsMaintains and updates facility records (written and electronic) including detainee movement logs, cell searches, misconduct reports and updated housing.Instructs detainees on personal hygiene, general housekeeping duties and facility rules and regulations and answers questions.Observes detainee behavior and reports anything unusual to a supervisor.Inspects locks, doors, windows, walls, bars, and gates for tampering and irregularities.Processes detainee legal mail per policy and procedure.Responsible for inside and outside perimeter security checks.May be responsible for processing commitments and releases.Responsible for monitoring suicidal detainees or detainees with special behavioral problems.Search detainees, cells, housing units and multipurpose rooms for contraband.Supervises detainees during work assignments, recreation, meals, laundry, visitation and other activities.Prepares misconduct reports, extraordinary occurrence reports, chronological reports, other reports as needed.Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, disturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations).Responsible to work collectively with all departments and staff i.e.: case management, medical, maintenance, food service, in regards to their respective duties and security of the facility.Patrols assigned areas for cleanliness, contraband, stolen goods, and signs of escape plans or procedures.Maintains on‑time regular attendance.Performs other related functions as assigned or required.Schedule and On‑Call Requirement12‑hour shifts, unless otherwise deemed necessary. Ability to work the rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) as required by a 24/7 operating facility. Ability to work mandatory overtime.Education and ExperienceHigh school graduate or equivalent.Additional Job RequirementsValid driver's license or State ID, satisfactory pre‑employment drug screen, criminal background check and Prison Rape Elimination Act clearance (if applicable).Certification/LicenseMust successfully complete correctional officer academy within one year of hire date, maintain annual certifications in First Aid, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) AED (Automated External Defibrillation), handgun, shotgun, Taser, O.C., and any other required certification/license or qualification.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to read and interpret documents such as rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy procedure manuals.Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before the public or employees of the facility.Ability to make critical decisions in order to meet the facility's mission.Ability to compile clear, concise, oral and written reports.Ability to assist with initiating and establishing new programs, and to work within a team effort to advance management objectives.Good time management skills; highly organized and detail‑oriented.Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily supervision, perform a variety of duties, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high‑pressure atmosphere under sometimes severe time constraints.Be polite, patient, and courteous when dealing with staff, clients, or members of the public despite provocative behavior.Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.Pleasant personality with the ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and individuals conducting business with the facility.Interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.Professional appearance and demeanor.Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, leadership, and sound judgment.Ability to develop and implement facility policy and procedures.Knowledge and understanding of criminal behavior.Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.Knowledge of PA Code Title 37 Standards.Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement.Ability to establish and maintain records for the facility.Ability to testify in judicial and administrative proceedings to activities and findings.Ability to remember names and faces.Ability to physically defend self and others.Ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to detainee information and records.Possesses knowledge of behavioral patterns of detainee/gang affiliations.Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable forms of communication.Tools and EquipmentUse of security restraints and equipment, computer (with proficiency in jail management software and Microsoft applications), telephone, calculator, portable radio, copy machine, fax machine, first aid equipment.Physical and Mental RequirementsMust be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching as necessary to carry out job duties.Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; and torso as necessary to carry out job duties.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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