Corrections Officer

County of Blair; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% employer paid PPO healthcare

Pension plan

401(k) equivalent

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Personal days

Stress days

Vacation time

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

The County of Blair is seeking full-time Corrections Officers to ensure the safety and control of inmates at the Blair County Prison. Responsibilities include monitoring inmate behavior, maintaining security in housing units, and escorting inmates as necessary. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred training and ability to meet physical demands. A competitive benefits package and starting wage of $21.53/hour are offered, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Title 37 training preferred.
• Ability to sustain physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and supervision of inmates.
• Monitor and patrol assigned areas.
• Prepare logs and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Alertness

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job opportunities exist for full-time hires who will provide care, custody, and control of inmates in the Blair County Prison. Essential functions include maintaining control of security and safety in an assigned housing block; monitoring and patrolling an assigned area, observing and supervising inmate behavior and during bathing, meals, recreation, and work release; monitoring to detect or prevent disturbances or looking for signs of duress or escape; maintaining records, preparing logs; escorting inmates throughout Prison, to and from court hearings, to and from medical appointments, and to/from other institutions; searching inmates, inmate mail, and various areas for contraband; and attending training.

Qualified applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED and preferably apply with having completed the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Title 37 training or have equivalent on-the-job experience within corrections; must be capable of remaining alert at all times during shifts that could last as long as 16 consecutive hours; must be able to sustain the physical requirements of the position that include standing and walking on concrete, working under pressure with frequent interruptions, exposure to odors and bodily fluids, and restraining inmates. Applicants must also be fluent in English, pay attention to details, and function independently according to established procedures.

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription formulary, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, personal days, stress days, vacation, sick time, and holidays. Starting wage is a step-in rate of $21.53/hour x 40-hour workweek and regular occasion to work overtime. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER