Corrections Officer 5 (BCC Employees Only) Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Corrections Officer 5 (BCC Employees Only)
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary $71,939.00

• $145,339.

00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number

I-2025-27996

Department Department of Corrections Division CR Cmy Corr Cntl Off Opening Date 06/18/2025 Closing Date 6/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Code
47250
Union
Management
Pay Group
CM08
Bureau / Division Code
11 / 9000
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Community Corrections, Community Corrections Central Office
Worksite Address
Riverfront Office Center
Worksite Address
1101 South Front St, 5th Floor
City
Harrisburg
Zip Code
17104
Contact Name
Heather Shenenberger
Contact Email
hshenenber@pa.gov
Description
Benefits

THE POSITION

The incumbent of this position serves as the Chief of Security and Training for the Bureau of Community Corrections (BCC) and is responsible for managing all aspects of security operations for state operated community-based corrections facilities. Oversight for all BCC Training.

Posting Distribution:

This posting is restricted to current BCC employees only.

Work Schedule:

 Monday through Friday, 0700-1500 (40 hrs) This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

(30%

• Plans and implements Emergency Preparedness Coordination for BCC.

This includes all Security-related operations at state-owned facilities and reviewing the security plans of contracted facilities. Participates in the design, construction, inspection and/or renovation plans of new or existing BCC facilities or contracted facilities to ensure that security requirements will be able to be enforced. Reviews Department Policy pertaining to security matters within the community corrections centers and contracted facilities and makes recommendations when necessary. (25%

• Manages the recruitment, retention, labor relations and training for all security staff in the Bureau. Ensures the proper certifications and training records are maintained. Conducts Community Corrections Center Monitor staffing reviews in conjunction with the Bureau of Human Resources. (15%
• Develops and maintains a security operations inspection and audit program for state-owned and contracted community corrections facilities. Reviews Use of Force and Extraordinary Occurrence Reports and conducts situation reviews. Reviews all investigations relating to code of ethics or policy violations for the BCC to include both state-owned and contracted facilities. (10%
• Directly supervises the Bureau Captains, Administrative Officer and Time Keeper. Assumes responsibility for all aspects and operations of the Management Operations Center (MOC). Performs full range of supervisory responsibilities. (10%
• Oversees budget as it relates to overtime, security equipment and vehicle usage. Monitors and manages BCC resources. Oversees and evaluates all vehicle usage throughout the BCC. (5%
• Gathers and coordinates intelligence information for BCC in conjunction with the Security Division and the Office of Professional Responsibility. Acts as a liaison with other outside agencies. Serves as a member of various BCC committees. (5%
• Performs other related duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Exercise care, custody, and control over reentrants
2. physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary
3. Supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of subordinate officers
4. Direct facility operations according to established procedures
5. Perform physically demanding tasks, e.g. running, physical control of reentrants
6. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp
7. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels
8. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking
9. Spend prolonged periods of time working indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions
10. Work all shifts and posts (except those that require an active PA driver’s license or equivalent)
11. Operate basic office equipment
12. Maintain an active PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent pursuant to post requirements
13. Work mandatory overtime, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification
14. Maintain regular and reliable attendance
15. Use and maintain various equipment and tools of the corrections profession
16. Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform
17. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
18. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
19. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)
20. Visually observe reentrants’ activities
21. Administer emergency medical assistance to reentrants and staff
22. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing
23. Maintain weapons qualifications per DOC Policy 5.1.1, Section 7
24. Travel as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY RECRUITMENT METHOD

Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy: Non-Civil Service Recruitment

ELIGIBILITY

• ALL

APPLICANTS

1. Meet the minimum experience and training (MET’s) for the job:
One year as a Correction Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title);
or Six years of professional correctional experience in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility, including three years of supervisory experience. (

Note:

Persons employed under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)

Please Note:

Certain SCI Corrections Officer positions will require applicants to have and maintain an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent. The Pennsylvania residency requirement is currently waived. This position is management and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum or understanding. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania http://www.employment.pa.gov
Address
613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120