Corrections Officer Trainee - Public Safety Career Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision & dental

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring for a Corrections Officer Trainee at the State Correctional Institution in Dallas. This role provides hands-on training in custody, supervision, and support of inmates, with exposure to security procedures and counseling practices.

You will perform duties including inmate contact, security monitoring, reports, and emergency response. The job requires shift work, uniforms, and adherence to training schedules at a state facility.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Must pass background investigation and CJIS compliance requirements.
• Must complete medical examination, psychological evaluation and urinalysis screening.

Responsibilities

• Interact with inmates and visitors.
• Monitor inmate movement to maintain security.
• Conduct rounds, head counts, and report unusual situations.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring for a Corrections Officer Trainee at the State Correctional Institution in Dallas. This role provides hands-on training in custody, supervision, and support of inmates, with exposure to security procedures and counseling practices.

You will perform duties including inmate contact, security monitoring, reports, and emergency response. The job requires shift work, uniforms, and adherence to training schedules at a state facility.