Correctional Officer - Full Time - Prison

US Lawns; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

US Lawns is seeking a Correctional Officer to supervise inmates, enforce rules, and maintain order on assigned shifts. The role requires adherence to policies, regular counts, and incident reporting, with emphasis on safety and confidentiality.

Shifts are 3pm–11pm or 11pm–7am, with a $1.00/hour differential offered. Pennsylvania drivers license and successful completion of required training are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in corrections, law enforcement, or related field preferred.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and be willing to travel as needed.
• Must complete PA Department of Corrections Basic Training Academy within first 12 months.
• Must maintain physical and mental fitness to handle potentially dangerous prisoners.
• Must maintain integrity and confidentiality of prisoner records and information.
• Must establish professional working relationships with judicial staff and other agencies.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when required.
• Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains 100% accountability of all keys, equipment, and supplies for the post.
• Oversees inmate conduct, performs counts, enforces rules, and maintains discipline.
• Maintains logs and prepares reports according to policy.
• Performs searches of inmates and conducts cell/area searches.
• Receives, inventories, logs, and secures monies and inmate property.
• Assists with prisoner transports if qualified as Transport Officer.
• May serve on Fire Emergency Response Team (FERT) or as Field Training Officer (FTO).
• Supervises inmate work details and distributes bedding, clothing, and supplies.
• Assists with meal distribution and feeding of inmates, supervises visits.
• Monitors CCTV and electronic security systems; controls access to restricted areas.
• Maintains inventories and attends mandatory trainings and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Correctional Officers supervise inmates in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and special verbal instruction.They observe the conduct and behavior of inmates, maintain discipline, enforce rules, conduct frequent counts, provide non-professional counseling to inmates, and are responsible for the prevention of disturbances and escapes during an assigned shift.

Currently recruiting for applicants to work 3pm - 11pm or 11pm - 7am shifts.Employees who work either of these shifts get a $1.00/hour shift differential.

Current Cumberland County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains 100% accountability of all keys, equipment, and supplies necessary in the operation of an assigned duty post
• Maintains 100% accountability of all inmates under their supervision by overseeing inmate conduct and behavior, performing inmate counts, enforcing rules in a fair and impartial manner, maintaining discipline, and preventing escape through the use of procedural and physical safeguards
• Maintains logbooks, various forms, and internal records of inmates and prepares reports in accordance with established policy and procedure
• Performs clothed and unclothed searches of inmates and conducts cell and area searches in accordance with established policies
• Receives, inventories, logs, and safely secures/stores monies and personal property belonging to inmates
• Assists with prisoner transports if qualified as a "Transport Officer"
• May serve as member of Fire Emergency Response Team (FERT)
• May serve as Field Training Officer (FTO) assisting with staff training
• Supervises inmate work details of a varied nature both inside and outside of the institution
• Issues bedding, clothing, and house-keeping supplies to inmates as required
• Assists with the meal distribution and feeding of inmates as required
• Supervises inmate visits
• Monitors CCTV and an electronically controlled security system
• Controls access and egress into and out of restricted areas
• Conducts various inventories on frequent basis
• Attends mandatory trainings, meetings, and classes as directed
• Performs other assignments as directed by the Warden or his designee

Qualifications

1. Experience in corrections, law enforcement, or other criminal justice field preferred; additional education in a related field may be substituted for work experience.
2. Applicant must be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma
3. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and a willingness to travel as needed
4. Must attend and successfully complete the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Basic Training Academy within their first 12-months of employment
5. Must be able to maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness to handle physical contacts and involvements with dangerous or potentially dangerous prisoners
6. Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stresses of position
7. Must maintain integrity and the ability to preserve the confidentiality of privileged information regarding prisoners, records, and departmental information
8. Must have the ability to establish and maintain a professional, ethical, and effective working relationship with judicial staff, police, and other agents or employees within the criminal justice system
9. Must possess the ability and confidence to make independent decisions when circumstances so warrant
10. Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills
11. Must be able to prepare reports and maintain forms and inventories
12. Will be subject to the inherent dangers present when working with inmates / defendants
13. Position may include potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases
14. Must be able to report to work in all types of weather and conditions

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

Benefits

• Capital Blue Medical Insurance
• Capital Blue Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance
• County Retirement Pension (5% minimum contribution)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met