CORRECTIONS OFFICER

COUNTY OF ADAMS; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Thirteen (13) paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

Defined Pension program

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Promotional opportunities

Uniforms provided

Job summary

County of Adams is seeking a Corrections Officer at the Gettysburg, PA facility. This full-time position offers 40–48 hours per week with onsite paid training and no prior experience required.

You will be responsible for care, custody and control of inmates, monitoring movement, conducting searches, escorting inmates, and coordinating with the Intake/Booking operations to ensure safety and order within the jail. Benefits include paid holidays, health insurance and a defined pension.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have no previous felony convictions.
• Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control and record movement and daily activity of inmates in assigned area.
• Performs various activities to preserve the security of all persons in the prison (i.e. cell searches, area searches, body searches, perimeter checks, etc.).
• Provides back-up security efforts to other corrections personnel as needed.
• Monitors visits, church services, treatment programs and all other inmate activity.
• Provides emergency medical assistance as trained and certified.
• Counsels inmates on care, custody and control and other institutional concerns.
• Interacts with other criminal justice agencies and the general public.
• Escorts inmates through the prison.
• Maintains control of their areas of responsibility as to ensure inmates are following the rules and regulations of the prison.
• Monitor the activities within their areas of responsibilities to prevent problems or security issues.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Full Time Adult Correctional Complex Gettysburg, PA, US

Pursue a career as a corrections officer and contribute to safer, stronger communities.

** No experience necessary and onsite paid training is provided. **

Status: Full Time/40-48 hours per week
Job Grade:Union
2026 Starting Rate: $22.50/hour

• Paid training
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Defined Pension program
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Promotional opportunities
• Uniforms provided

~DOC Basic Training Academy scheduled start date: November 30, 2026.

Job Description:

Job Summary: Primary responsibility is care, custody, and control of inmates within the Adams County Corrections system.

Essential Job Functions:

• Control and record movement and daily activity of inmates in assigned area.
• Performs various activities to preserve the security of all persons in the prison (i.e. cell searches, area searches, body searches, perimeter checks, etc.).
• Provides back-up security efforts to other corrections personnel as needed.
• Monitors visits, church services, treatment programs and all other inmate activity.
• Provides emergency medical assistance as trained and certified.
• Counsels inmates on care, custody and control and other institutional concerns.
• Interacts with other criminal justice agencies and the general public.
• Escorts inmates through the prison.
• When assigned assumes responsibility for the operation of the Intake are and Central Booking Center to include fingerprinting, conducting video arraignments, approving all temporary and permanent releases, and the acceptance of new commitments and bookings.
• Maintains control of their areas of responsibility as to ensure inmates are following the rules and regulations of the prison.
• Monitor the activities within their areas of responsibilities to prevent problems or security issues.
• Transport and escort inmates throughout the facility as required.
• Supports the chain-of-command by strict adherence to policy and procedures, written and verbal directives and all other County guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have no previous felony convictions
• Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred

Required Documentation: Online application including the profile portion of the Career Center.

Applications will NOT be considered without all required documentation submitted.