Corrections Officer Trainee - Public Service & Training

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Corrections Officer Trainee at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas. This role includes hands-on training, safety, and order maintenance in a state facility with direct inmate interaction.

You will engage in comprehensive instruction across sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, and custodial duties during your training. Responsibilities cover surveillance, reporting, emergency response, and supervising inmate activity.

Qualifications

• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Candidate must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass background investigation, CJIS compliance, medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening.

Responsibilities

• Interact with inmates and visitors in direct and indirect situations.
• Monitor inmate movement and activities to maintain security.
• Conduct rounds, head counts, security checks, and report unusual situations.
• Work a 40-hour week with shifts; may include weekends/holidays; no telework.
• Participate in formal instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, and custodial responsibilities.
• Write and complete detailed reports and respond quickly during emergencies.

Skills

CJIS compliance

Background check readiness

Medical & psychological screening

Education

Basic corrections training (Elizabethtown, PA)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Corrections Officer Trainee at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas. This role includes hands-on training, safety, and order maintenance in a state facility with direct inmate interaction.

You will engage in comprehensive instruction across sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, and custodial duties during your training. Responsibilities cover surveillance, reporting, emergency response, and supervising inmate activity.