Corrections Officer 2 - SCI HOU

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a lead Corrections Officer to supervise subordinate officers in the custody and control of inmates at SCI Houtzdale. The role requires directing staff, ensuring security, and responding to emergencies while adhering to training and policy.

The position involves eligibility for retirement benefits, shift work with rotating days off, and mandatory overtime within the collective bargaining framework.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates.
• Direct the work of subordinate officers.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, e.g. running and physical control of inmates.
• Maintain weapons qualifications in accordance with DOC policy.
• Work all shifts and post, with overtime as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal & written communication

Physical fitness

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; this is shift work with rotating days off.

Distribution: This posting is restricted to current employees working at SCI Houtzdale only who successfully took the Corrections Officers 2 exam and received a test score.

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:

1. Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates
2. Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary
3. Direct the work of subordinate officers
4. Perform physically demanding tasks, e.g. running, physical control of inmates
5. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp
6. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels
7. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking
8. Spend prolonged periods of time working indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions
9. Work all shifts and posts (except those that require an active PA driver’s license or equivalent)
10. Operate basic office equipment
11. 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
12. 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
13. Maintain regular and reliable attendance
14. Use and maintain various equipment and tools of the corrections profession
15. Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform
16. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
18. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)
19. Visually observe inmates’ activities
20. Administer emergency medical assistance to inmates and staff
21. Provide in service and on the job training
22. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing
23. Maintain weapons qualifications in accordance with DOC Policy 5.1.1, Section 7
24. Travel as required

ORGANIZATION OR LOCATION RESTRICTIONS:

This posting is restricted to current employees working at SCI Houtzdale only who successfully took the Corrections Officers 2 exam and received a test score.

RECRUITMENT METHOD:

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

• Civil Service Seniority Certification

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); or
  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. Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• 3. 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.

Please Note: Certain SCI Corrections Officer positions will require applicants to have and maintain an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

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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.