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Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Greene Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $49,010.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Waynesburg 169 Progress Drive (Show on map) Oct 09, 2026 Salary $49,010.00 Annually Location Greene County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-58374-47200

Department Department of Corrections Division CR SCI Greene Opening Date 10/09/2026 Closing Date 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47200 Position Number Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. Union PSCOA Bargaining Unit H1 Pay Group CO34 Bureau / Division Code 114300 Bureau / Division SCI Greene Worksite Address 169 Progress Drive City Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15370 Contact Name Kathy Auterson Contact Phone 717.425.7344 Contact Email kauterson@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer Trainee and begin a career that makes a real difference. This role offers hands-on training and steady support as you learn how to maintain safety and order within a state correctional facility. You will build strong skills, gain confidence, and help support the well-being of inmates and staff. If you have a strong dedication to public service and want to help keep the public safe, we encourage you to submit an application for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. The role involves direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in essential security and counseling practices. As a Corrections Officer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

Inmate Contact:

Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations

Maintain Security:

Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security

Observation:

Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer

Work Schedule:

Full-time employment where you will work a 40-hour work week with shifts to be determined, work any shift and work in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, and report to work under adverse weather conditions

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position

Training Participation:

Participate in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility's organizational structure

Provide Guidance:

Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulations

Prepare Reports:

Write and complete detailed reports

Respond to

Emergencies:

Act quickly and safely during emergency situations

Uniforms:

Wear employer-provided uniforms

Union Membership:

Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum

Salary:

Starting hourly rate is $23.49; Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hour

Retirement:

Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

Benefits Package:

Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs

Benefits Information

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Applicants will be invited to interviews to be held Thursday, 11/05/2026. Please check your inbox and spam mail regularly as additional information regarding the interview process will be sent to the email address you utilized when applying for this vacancy. You must follow all instructions provided in notices to be considered for a vacancy.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Candidates must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.