Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer - Northampton County Jail Easton, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22478493 Summary Easton, PA In-Person $20.27 - $20.27 per Year 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night Shift / Full-Time Description Every day, Corrections Officers positively impact the lives of others. Are you ready to make an impact? All communication will be via email. Please check your junk and spam folders - our email domain is "norcopa.gov." All applicants for this position will be required to take a written exam. Job Description The mission of Corrections Officers (Correctional Officers) is to maintain security and order within the correctional facility, and to support our role in rehabilitating and preparing inmates for reentry. Newly hired employees are paid their base salary to attend our onsite academy in Easton, PA where they will be trained on all the skills and tools required to be successful in this role. To view the complete job description, follow the link to apply. Per union contract, base salary is $20.27 per hour ($42,160 per year) plus shift differential of $0.85. Voluntary and mandatory overtime are both paid at time and a half. Sick leave, vacation, and holidays are available, plus retention bonus, uniform allowance, and bereavement leave. Candidates for Corrections Officer (Correctional Officer) must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) and complete an application. The candidate must manually input their work history into their application and attach a clear picture of their driver's license. Current driver's license with acceptable driver's history is required. Benefits include pension; medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary life and disability options; fitness and tuition reimbursements; deferred comp 457(b); and more! Our pension is a defined benefit plan and vesting happens in just five years of full-time employment. After initial interview, if hiring manager decides to move forward, candidate must coordinate other pre-employment screenings with manager (at no cost to candidate). This includes a physical, a drug screening, other background checks, and a second interview to discuss background. Results of all pre-employment screenings must be deemed satisfactory before a final offer is considered. All interviews are held in person in Easton, PA. Questions? Email jobs@norcopa.gov or call 610-829-6366. The Corrections Officer (Correctional Officer) position provides an opportunity to gain criminal justice experience for law enforcement officers. It is also a great opportunity for potentially making a lifelong career right here by moving up in the ranks. Veterans and currently serving military welcome! Additional Details

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