Corrections Officer Trainee: Training & Benefits

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee to begin a career dedicated to public safety and service. The role provides hands‑on training and steady support as you learn to maintain safety and order in a state correctional facility, building skills and confidence while assisting inmates and staff.

As a trainee, you will participate in structured instruction across sociology, psychology, court procedures, and custodial duties, with a 40‑hour

Responsibilities

• Inmate contact: interact with inmates and visitors in direct and indirect situations
• Maintain security: monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas
• Observation: perform periodic/unannounced rounds, head counts, security checks, and report unusual situations to a corrections officer
• Work schedule: full-time 40-hour week with shifts; weekends/holidays; adverse weather; no telework
• Training participation: formal instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial duties
• Provide guidance: advise inmates adjusting to correctional processes and agency rules
• Prepare reports: write and complete detailed reports
• Respond to emergencies: act quickly and safely during emergencies

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee to begin a career dedicated to public safety and service. The role provides hands‑on training and steady support as you learn to maintain safety and order in a state correctional facility, building skills and confidence while assisting inmates and staff.

As a trainee, you will participate in structured instruction across sociology, psychology, court procedures, and custodial duties, with a 40‑hour