Corrections Officer 2 - SCI MAH

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at SCI Mahanoy seeks a lead Corrections Officer to supervise inmate care, custody and control on an assigned shift. This role directs subordinate officers and maintains security within the assigned area.

Work is 40 hours per week with rotating days off; shift work includes mandatory overtime per contract. A PA driver’s license is required; residency waivers apply. Promotion and seniority rules under the PSCOA govern eligibility.

Qualifications

• One year as a Corrections Officer 1 or two years of experience in corrections security work.
• Must currently hold regular civil service status in the classification: Corrections Officer 1.
• Eligible for selection under the PSCOA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates on an assigned shift.
• Direct the work of subordinate officers and supervise custody and non‑professional counseling of inmates.
• Maintain security and enforce procedures within the assigned area.
• Perform physical tasks and respond to incidents as needed.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally and establish working relationships.

Skills

Corrections Officer

Leadership

Security procedures

Policy compliance

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 Corrections Officers 1’s working at SCI Mahanoy 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

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 Corrections Officers 1’s working at SCI Mahanoy 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 Mahanoy.
2. Be eligible for selection in accordance with the PSCOA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
3. 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); 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.)

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.

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.