Corrections Officer in Training: Public Safety Path

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Corrections Officer Trainee for the State Correctional Institution in Somerset and Laurel Highlands. You will receive hands-on training in custody, supervision, and inmate support within a state correctional facility, with direct inmate interaction and structured learning in security and counseling practices.

Responsibilities include conducting rounds, maintaining security, preparing reports, and adapting to various shifts, including overtime.

Qualifications

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations.
• Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security.
• Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer.
• Full-time employment with a 40-hour work week; shifts determined; may include weekends and holidays; overtime as needed.
• No telework option for this position.
• Participate in formalized instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure.
• Provide guidance to inmates adjusting to correctional processes and agency rules.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents and routine operations.
• Respond quickly and safely during emergencies.
• Wear employer-provided uniforms.
• Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum.
• Note: retirement benefits eligibility is described in the posting.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Corrections Officer Trainee for the State Correctional Institution in Somerset and Laurel Highlands. You will receive hands-on training in custody, supervision, and inmate support within a state correctional facility, with direct inmate interaction and structured learning in security and counseling practices.

Responsibilities include conducting rounds, maintaining security, preparing reports, and adapting to various shifts, including overtime.