CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Lccpa; Allentown, Santa Rosa Beach (Lehigh County, FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for corrections security and custody work. This role involves ensuring the care and control of inmates within a county correctional facility. Responsibilities include enforcing regulations, maintaining order, and operating security equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong supervisory skills, the ability to react calmly in emergencies, and a commitment to upholding safety standards. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising groups, preferably in corrections.
• Ability to operate electronic control panels and security equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care, custody, and control of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Enforce rules, maintain order, and prevent escapes.

Skills

Ability to learn rules and regulations

Supervisory skills

Emergency response

Record keeping and report writing

Understanding verbal and written instructions

Calmness under pressure

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.

Schedule:

To Be Announced

Experience:

Experience involving the supervision of groups of individuals, preferably in a job related field is required.

Education:

G.E.D. or High School Diploma

Bargaining Unit:

Yes

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.

• Testing will be done to establish an eligibility list. Applicants will be notified by email as to the exact date, time and location for testing. Please make sure you provide a current active email address for testing notification.
• Applicants must be over age 21.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is also required.

A criminal background check is required.