Correctional Safety & Security Officer

Centre County Government; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Centre County Government is seeking personnel to oversee inmate safety and security at the Centre County Correctional Facility. Responsibilities include supervision of inmate activities, searches, head counts, meals and medication distribution, transport assistance, and visitor oversight.

The role requires pre-employment training through a PA Department of Corrections academy, with part-time hours and potential progression to full-time status within six months.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 yrs.

Responsibilities

• Care, custody and control of inmates.
• Maintain safety and security by directing and supervising activities in the Prison.
• Conduct searches on incoming inmates and prepare them for commitment.
• Make rounds and ensure proper head counts and overall safety.
• Document and maintain daily log of prison activities and incidents.
• Observe inmates and identify unusual behaviors or needs.
• Check incoming mail, clothing and items for contraband.
• Serve meals and assist in distribution of medications to inmates.
• Ensure doors and windows are locked and prison is secure.
• Interface with prisoners to determine needs or problems.
• Assist in transporting inmates as necessary.
• Oversee visitations within the prison.
• Input statistical data into the computer for records.
• Perform basic interior repairs and cleaning tasks.
• Perform field urine drug tests for inmates.
• Fulfill other job related work as required.

Job description

Centre County Government is seeking personnel to oversee inmate safety and security at the Centre County Correctional Facility. Responsibilities include supervision of inmate activities, searches, head counts, meals and medication distribution, transport assistance, and visitor oversight.

The role requires pre-employment training through a PA Department of Corrections academy, with part-time hours and potential progression to full-time status within six months.