Corrections Officer 2 - SCI FYT

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a seasoned Corrections Officer 1 for a lead role at SCI Fayette. The incumbent will supervise subordinate officers, oversee inmate care and custody, enforce security, and ensure compliance with post requirements across an assigned shift.

Eligibility includes METs for All Applicants: one year as Corrections Officer 1 and two years in corrections security. Retirement benefits may be available at age 50 or 55; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a Corrections Officer 1.
• Two years of corrections security experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of subordinate Corrections Officers.
• Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates.
• Maintain security within an assigned area.
• Provide in-service and on-the-job training.
• Attend mandatory training and testing.
• Wear and maintain assigned uniform.

Job description

This position performs lead work over subordinate Corrections Officers or other specialized work in the care, custody and control of inmates.

Work Schedule

To be determined. Selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week.

Distribution

This posting is restricted to current Corrections Officers 1’s working at SCI Fayette only. Please keep in mind only the most senior eligible applicant will be contacted for consideration in accordance with the PSCOA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

This position is not eligible for telework.

Directs subordinate Corrections Officers or performs other specialized work involving the custody, supervisions and non-professional counseling of inmates on an assigned shift. Ensures security is maintained within an assigned area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates
• Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary
• Direct the work of subordinate officers
• Perform physically demanding tasks, e.g. running, physical control of inmates
• Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp
• Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels
• Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking
• Spend prolonged periods of time working indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work all shifts and posts (except those that require an active PA driver’s license or equivalent)
• Operate basic office equipment
• Maintain an active PA driver’s license or equivalent that is specific to the class and type of vehicle to be operated pursuant to post requirements
• Work mandatory overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Use and maintain various equipment and tools of the corrections profession
• Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)
• Visually observe inmates’ activities
• Administer emergency medical assistance to inmates and staff
• Provide in service and on the job training
• Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing
• Maintain weapons qualifications in accordance with DOC Policy 5.1.1, Section 7
• Travel as required

ORGANIZATION OR LOCATION RESTRICTIONS

This posting is restricted to current Corrections Officers 1’s working at SCI Fayette only.

RECRUITMENT METHOD

Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:

• Civil Service Seniority Promotion (the next lower classification for promotional purposes in accordance with collective bargaining is Corrections Officer 1)
• You must be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations.

ELIGIBILITY – CIVIL SERVICE SENIORITY PROMOTION

Class Restriction:

• Must currently hold regular civil service status in the following classification: Corrections Officer 1

Selection Criteria

1. Be a current Corrections Officer 1 at SCI Fayette.

Be eligible for selection in accordance with the PSCOA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.

ELIGIBILITY – ALL APPLICANTS

1. Meet the minimum experience and training (MET’s) for the job:
   • One year as a Corrections Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title);
   • Two years 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. This position is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum. Applicants must be eligible for selection in accordance with the PSCOA Collective Bargaining Agreement. PA Residency is waived for this position.

PA Residency is waived for this position

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is 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 of 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.