CORRECTIONS OFFICER

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Salary Grade: Per Union Contract $22.59/hour

Shift Available: Full – Time (Non-Exempt)

Office Hours: 24-hour Facility (Actual work hours established by department)

Budgeted Hours: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week

Summary of Job Functions:

• Provides direct supervision of inmates in housing units to ensure all policies and procedures are followed and inmate's needs are met.
• Conducts searches to include clothes and unclothed body searches, cell searches, property searches, and area searches.
• Conducts security rounds and ensures proper head county to maintain the safety of the inmates and the facility.
• Documents and maintains daily log of facility activities and/or incidents.
• Prepares reports in accordance with facilities policies and procedures.
• Maintains information in facility databases, including but not limited to commitment information, release or transfer information, property, mail, visitation, and social information.
• Observes inmates, their activities, and reports changes in personality, demeanor, and degree of program participation.
• Participates in non-professional counseling of inmates on situational problems.
• Checks incoming mail, clothing, and other items for contraband or other illegal items.
• Ensures all issued equipment is properly inventoried and operable.
• Supervises distribution of meals and medication to inmates.
• Ensures all doors are locked and facility is secure. Controls ingress and egress for staff, inmates, and visitors via touchscreen or key controls.
• Responds to emergency situations and acts within training and facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in planned an unplanned use of force in accordance with force continuum.
• Interfaces with inmates to determine their needs or problems.
• Escorts and transports inmates as necessary (i.e., for counselors, lawyers, or to other facilities).

Minimum Training and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, plus some training in typing and personal computers. First aid and CPR helpful. Must be able to successfully complete a Corrections Basic Training Academy. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed.

For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or [email protected]

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer