Corrections Support Specialist

City of Lancaster (PA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster PA is seeking a Corrections Specialist to provide civilian support to uniformed officers, other staff, and the public in the jail and at police facilities. The role involves security, prisoner supervision, and data entry using computer systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid PA driver's license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position requires strong reading, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to work under stress.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License is required.
• Proven proficiency in knowledge, understanding and use of the Microsoft (or similar) suite of tools (Word, and Excel, Outlook or Lotus Notes) is required.
• Proven ability to perform computer data entry and retrieval is required.
• Ability to employ the use of office equipment including fax machine, copier, stapler, hole punch is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required.
• Ability to operate a mechanical control panel requiring the repeated ability to turn spring-loaded switches and push button control switches is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides civilian support to uniformed Police Officers, other police civilian employees and the public both in the field and in various locations at the Police Station.
• Searches for contraband and provides for prisoner security; supervises prisoners in jail and maintains security of assigned areas.
• Transports prisoners, directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and responds to emergencies with first aid and safety measures.
• Reads and applies information from prisoner records, maintains reports, and uses computer systems for data entry and record keeping.
• Cleans jail cells and checks for contraband; participates in processing prisoners during booking.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Teamwork

Customer service

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Lotus Notes

Job description

The City of Lancaster PA is seeking a Corrections Specialist to provide civilian support to uniformed officers, other staff, and the public in the jail and at police facilities. The role involves security, prisoner supervision, and data entry using computer systems.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid PA driver's license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position requires strong reading, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to work under stress.