What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer Trainee position at Pennsylvania Department of Corrections?
Duties and other information for this position include:
- Direct and indirect contact with inmates and visitors.
- Directing inmates and maintaining security in cellblocks, housing units, cottages, work areas, dining, and recreation areas, by monitoring the movement and activities of inmates.
- Observing inmates and inmate behavior by making periodic and unannounced rounds, head counts, and security checks, and reporting anything unusual to a corrections officer.
- Participating in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure.
- Providing advice and guidance in assisting inmates in their adjustment to and participating in correctional processes and the Department's rules and regulations.
- Prepare written reports.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Uniforms provided.
- Full-time employment.
- Starting hourly rate is $22.52.
- Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hour.
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- This is a union position and is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.52 - $45.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $45
