Correctional Officer (General)

Philadelphia University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Correctional Officer. This position involves maintaining security and discipline within correctional facilities, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and inmates. Candidates must be physically fit, possess strong communication skills, and be ready to face unpredictable conditions. With a competitive salary structure and a hiring bonus available, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while advancing their careers in public safety. Join a team committed to providing safe and humane correctional facilities.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Room for advancement

Hiring bonus of 20%

Training program

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED required.
• Must be at least 20 years old at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and discipline in correctional facilities.
• Guard inmates and transport them as required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Discipline enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motor vehicle operator's license

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Exam Title: Correctional Officer (General)

Exam Number: 5H04-20250317-OC-00

Salary: $63,758-$75,562 after completing the 11-week training program. While in the training program, new hires will be paid $52,047 on an 8-hour shift. After graduation, the salary increases to $63,758 based on a 12-hour shift. 20% Hiring Bonus!

Certification Rule: Rule of List

Competition: Open-Competitive

Announcement Date: 03/17/2025

Close Date: 04/13/2025

General Definition: If you have completed high school or a GED program and are at least age 20, you can apply today to start your City career as a Correctional Officer with the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. No City residency required!

Starting salary: $52,047 during the training academy based on an 8-hour shift. Upon graduation from the academy, the salary increases to $63,758 with potential to reach up to $75,562 based on a 12-hour shift.

HIRING BONUS: New employees are eligible for hiring bonus of 20% of starting salary – 10% upon graduation from training academy and 10% after 12 months of satisfactory employment. That’s over $10,000! Employees must meet all criteria to be eligible for the bonus.

Make an impact on our community and serve to provide safe, lawful and humane correctional facilities as a Correctional Officer. The City offers room for advancement and competitive health benefits.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is general duty correctional work maintaining security and discipline in a City correctional institution or police detention facility on an assigned shift. Work includes responsibility for guarding inmates at a work location, in cell blocks, transporting them from institutions to and from courts and between institutions, and in the performance of general laboring tasks as required. Work is performed under the close supervision of higher level correctional or police personnel. Work involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions and occasionally requires the expenditure of physical effort in the restraining and subduing of prisoners.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.
• Age: Must be 20 years old at time of hire.

Physical & Medical Requirements: Age – Must have reached twentieth (20) birthday. Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as a Correctional Officer if required by work assignment.

Application Procedures:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Rashida Ximines, Office of Human Resources, City of Philadelphia, Public Safety Team, 1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530, Philadelphia, PA 19102. [t] 215-686-2318 [f] 215-686-2347
3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [e-mail]

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on April 13, 2025.

Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:

1. Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2. Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application.

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [e-mail].