Corrections Officer Trainee: Hands-On Safety Training

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Officer Trainee to join the Department of Corrections at SCI Cambridge Springs. The role provides hands-on training to supervise and assist inmates while supporting staff safety and well-being in a state facility.

You will engage in formal instruction across sociology, psychology, and custodial responsibilities, with full-time shifts and overtime as needed. Public service commitment is encouraged.

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.
• This position requires compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act's ("PREA") limitations on cross gender viewing and searches of female inmates at SCI-Cambridge Springs.

Responsibilities

• Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations.
• Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security.
• Observation: Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer.
• Provide Guidance: Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulations.
• Prepare Reports: Write and complete detailed reports.
• Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and safely during emergency situations.

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Officer Trainee to join the Department of Corrections at SCI Cambridge Springs. The role provides hands-on training to supervise and assist inmates while supporting staff safety and well-being in a state facility.

You will engage in formal instruction across sociology, psychology, and custodial responsibilities, with full-time shifts and overtime as needed. Public service commitment is encouraged.