Corrections Officer Trainee — Start a Public Service Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections invites applications for a Corrections Officer Trainee at the Albion facility. This role provides hands-on training in custody, supervision, and support of inmates within a state correctional facility, with a focus on safety and order.

You will participate in formal instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure, while working a

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

• Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in direct and indirect situations.
• Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities to maintain security.
• Observation: Conduct rounds, head counts, security checks, and report unusual situations.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour week with shifts; work any shift and in all areas; possible overtime; weekends/holidays.
• Training Participation: Participate in formalized instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, and custodial responsibilities.
• Provide Guidance: Offer advice to inmates adjusting to correctional processes and rules.

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections invites applications for a Corrections Officer Trainee at the Albion facility. This role provides hands-on training in custody, supervision, and support of inmates within a state correctional facility, with a focus on safety and order.

You will participate in formal instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure, while working a