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Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Correctional Officer Trainee- SCI Phoenix

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

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
Pay:
From $23.47 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Military leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

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What they do

A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$61,662 / year median in Pennsylvania

+4% projected growth

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