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Starting pay $21.50 per hour. After completion of the Training program and probation, hourly rate will be raised to $23.25 per hour. (Probationary hours are usually completed in approximately 6 months).
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG SCREENING TEST.
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS: ALL FULL TIME OFFICERS are subject to bidding shifts in accordance with seniority based on the union contract language.
Shifts are as follows:
7am to 3pm
3pm to 11pm
11pm to 7am
We are a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week Facility. You must be available to be scheduled to work any day of the week.
Position Summary
· Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates at the Centre County Correctional Facility.
· Maintain safety and security by directing and supervising activities in the Prison.
· Conducts searches on incoming inmates and prepares them for commitment.
· Makes rounds and ensures proper head count as well as the safety of the prison is in order.
· Documents and maintains daily log of prison activities and/or incidents.
· Observes inmates, their activities and observes any unusual behaviors or needs.
· Checks incoming mail, clothing and other items for contra band or other illegal items.
· Serves meals and assists in distribution of prepared medications to inmates.
· Ensures all doors, windows are locked and prison is secure.
· Interfaces with prisoners to determine their needs or problems.
· MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS: 7am to 3pm , 3pm to 11pm, 11pm to 7am
· We are a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week Facility. You must be available to be scheduled to work any day of the week. SHIFTS are assigned / awarded based on union seniority.
Other Duties
· Assists in transporting of inmates as necessary (i.e., for counselors, lawyers, or to other prisons).
· Oversees visitations within the prison.
· Assists in entering statistical data in computer for database records.
· Performs simple interior repairs, (i.e., changing light bulbs, emptying of trash or sweeping of floor, etc.).
· Performs field urine drug tests for inmates.
· Performs other job related work as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Education & Training Requirements:High School diploma or equivalent. First aid and CPR helpful. Military background and/or Criminal Justice background helpful. Good communication skills and computer literacy. Must satisfactorily complete the requirements of a Training Academy, ( This training is held at the Centre County Correctional Facility.)
** FEMALE APPLICANTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY **
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Special Requirements
Note: This is a safety/security position and requires successful completion of several pre-employment requirements. More information will be provided to candidates who are selected for interview. Please note that additional documents are required in order to be considered for positions with Centre County Correctional Facility.
Please complete the Supplementary Questionnaire form and return with your Employment Application.
Please visit the Centre County Government website to apply http://centrecountypa.gov Click on Human resources Department to complete application.
Applications may be mailed to:
Centre County Government ATTN : Human Resources
420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$48k-60k (estimate)
03/27/2024
04/28/2024