Corrections Officer 1 (Detached Duty as Corrections Officer 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a detached duty Basic Training instructor for the Department of Corrections Training Academy. This role serves as the primary instructor for Department, County and Contract Staff attending the Basic Training course, with selection per the PSCOA Local Agreement.

Hours are standard weekdays, and security duties are included. Open to current DOC employees; housing may be available at academy rates.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Corrections Officer Trainee Program; or one year of experience in corrections security work.
• Eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations; PA Residency is waived.
• Must hold or have held regular civil service status as Corrections Officer 1.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and instruct various courses at institutions, county facilities and Training Academy.
• Ensure safety and correct procedures during hands-on training (EID/OC, AMAC, Baton, etc.).
• Complete and maintain instructor certifications.
• Provide input for curriculum updates.
• Act as Basic Training Group Leader (roll call, performance assessments, inspections).
• Serve as first point of contact in cadets’ chain of command; conduct coaching sessions as needed.
• Perform security duties including supervision, counts, searches and offender transport.
• Conduct fire, safety, and security inspections and prepare work orders.

Skills

Offender supervision

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR

Education

Corrections Officer Trainee Program completion

One year corrections security experience

Job description

Distribution: This posting is only open for current DOC employees. These vacancies are being reposted; previously applicants do not need to reapply in order to be considered for this role. This posting is for a detached duty assignment with the DOC Training Academy. This position will serve as a primary Basic Training instructor for Department, County and Contract Staff attending the Basic Training course at the Department of Corrections Training Academy. Candidate must be eligible and selected in accordance with the PSCOA Side Letter - Local Agreement Detached Duty Training Instructors. In accordance with PSCOA Side Letter - Local Agreement Detached Duty Training Instructors, signed 11/14/2012, which states: Corrections Officer 1's selected for the TRA detached duty assignment will be promoted to Corrections Officer 2 and serve a contractual and Civil Service six (6) month probationary period. Corrections Officer 2's with regular status selected for the RA detached duty assignment will retain their current status. Corrections Officer 2's currently serving a probationary period selected for the TRA detached duty assignment will complete the remaining probationary period at the TRA. Selected candidate must meet the MET's of a CO2. This position will consist of a 40-hour work week, with work hours being Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This position is not eligible for telework. This position will be eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50/55. This assignment will not affect benefits and pay. If desired, housing may be available at the Academy at the Commonwealth's rate (see Management Directive 315.14 Amended).

This position reports to the Basic Training Supervisor and is responsible for the following duties and functions:

• Responsible for coordinating and instructing various courses at institutions, county facilities and the Training Academy, as contained within the Basic Training Program and various other specialized training courses.
• Ensure safety and correct procedures are being followed during all hands-on training including EID/OC, AMAC, Baton, Skill building, etc.
• Complete and maintain all instructor certifications.
• Provide input when solicited for updating curriculum.
• Functions as Basic Training Group Leader. This includes but not limited to, conducting daily roll call, performance assessments, uniform inspections.
• Serves as the first point of contact in the cadets' chain of command, and when required will conduct informal coaching/counseling sessions.
• Assume duties as Program Coordinator for various instructor courses as assigned.
• Perform security related duties including but not limited to supervision, counts, searches and transportation of offenders.
• Required to conduct fire, safety and security inspections of Academy structures and grounds and take corrective action as required, to include the preparation of work orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to supervise offenders
• Provide offender care, custody, control
• Administer First Aid/CPR
• Perform physically demanding tasks
• Walk of all types of surfaces
• Work overtime as required
• Use required tools, equipment
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Complete and maintain required Instructor certifications
• Ability to complete mandatory training

ORGANIZATION OR LOCATION RESTRICTIONS

This posting is open to current Department of Corrections employees only.

RECRUITMENT METHODS

• Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)

ELIGIBILITY - All Candidates

• 1. Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: Successful completion of the Corrections Officer Trainee Program; or One year of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)
• 2. Be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations. PA Residency is waived for this position.

CLASS RESTRICTIONS

Must hold or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications: Corrections Officer 1

Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. Please use the contact information provided for additional information. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and its committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.