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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 situationsMaintain Security:
Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain securityObservation:
Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to aCorrections 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 conditionsTelework:
You will not have the option to telework in this positionTraining Participation:
Participate in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility's organizational structureProvide Guidance:
Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulationsPrepare Reports:
Write and complete detailed reports Respond toEmergencies:
Act quickly and safely during emergency situationsUniforms:
Wear employer-provided uniformsUnion Membership:
Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandumSalary:
Starting hourly rate is $23.49; Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hourRetirement:
Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55Benefits Package:
Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programsPay:
From $23.47 per hourBenefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Military leave Retirement plan Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personCareer Insights for Correctional / Detention Officer
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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