Corrections Officer Trainee: Launch a Public Safety Career

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 49 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee to join the Department of Corrections at a state facility in Albion. This role offers hands-on training, structured learning in security practices, and meaningful service to the public.

Expect direct inmate interaction, security monitoring, and emergency responsiveness as you complete training and progression within the institution. Full-time shifts, uniforms provided, and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Interact with inmates and visitors in direct and indirect situations.
• Monitor inmate movement and activities to maintain security.
• Participate in formal training in sociology, psychology, court procedures, and custodial responsibilities.
• Prepare detailed reports and respond quickly to emergencies.

Responsabilités

• 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
• Work Schedule: Full-time employment where you will work a 40-hour work week with shifts to be determined, work any shift and work in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, and report to work under adverse weather conditions
• Training Participation: Participate in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure
• 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
• Uniforms: Wear employer-provided uniforms
• Union Membership: Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum

Description du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee to join the Department of Corrections at a state facility in Albion. This role offers hands-on training, structured learning in security practices, and meaningful service to the public.

Expect direct inmate interaction, security monitoring, and emergency responsiveness as you complete training and progression within the institution. Full-time shifts, uniforms provided, and comprehensive benefits are included.