CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Lccpa; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A position at a county correctional facility in Lehigh County involves security tasks and inmate supervision. The role requires knowledge of facility regulations, effective crisis management, and strong communication skills. Candidates must possess a G.E.D. or high school diploma and be over 21 years old.

Benefits

Premium pay for holidays

Shift differentials for second and third shifts

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand correctional facility regulations.
• Experience in supervising groups preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, custody, and control of inmates.
• Enforce rules and maintain discipline among inmates.
• Operate electronic control panels and security equipment.

Skills

Supervision of groups

Crisis management

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

G.E.D. or High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Lehigh County Jail

Status: Full Time

This is corrections security and custody work, at the full performance level, ensuring the care, custody and control of inmates in a County correctional facility. Work includes immediate responsibility for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline among inmates, escorting inmates, and preventing escapes; work also involves operation of electronic control panels and other security equipment, as well as, computers. A position in this class reports to supervisory-level corrections personnel.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn and understand the rules and regulations relating to the operation of a correctional facility.
• Ability to quickly learn the methods and techniques used in the control and custody of inmates, including appropriate use of force and defensive tactics.
• Ability to supervise the activities of inmates in custody.
• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to remain alert at all times.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to keep records and to write clear and concise reports.
• Applicants must be over age 21.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is also required

Schedule:

Varies

Experience:

Experience involving the supervision of groups of individuals is preferred.

Education:

G.E.D. or High School Diploma

Bargaining Unit:

Yes

Shift Differentials:

Second Shift: Additional $1/Hour

Third Shift: Additional $.75

Premium pay for holidays (11 days per year) when worked

Comments:

A COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMITTED, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT STATE "SEE RESUME" ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTY APPLICATION - THE INFORMATION MUST BE ON THE ACTUAL COUNTY APPLICATION. IF AN APPLICANT DOES NOT COMPLETE THE ENTIRE COUNTY APPLICATION, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

A criminal background check is required.