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County of Armstrong
Corrections Officer
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Job Description
Corrections Officer
Kittanning, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22788655
Summary
Kittanning, PA
In-Person
$18.00 per Hour
0 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Shift / Full-Time
Description To perform care, custody and control of inmates in the Armstrong County Jail. Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts booking procedures of newly committed detainees.
Maintains and secures inmates' personal property.
Maintains and documents accurate headcounts.
Directs and monitors movement of inmates.
Conducts searches on incoming inmates and prepares them for incarceration.
Checks incoming mail, clothing and other items for contraband.
Documents and maintains daily log of Jail activities.
Observes inmate activities and observes any unusual behaviors or needs.
Searches all areas of Jail for contraband.
Issues clothing and housecleaning supplies.
Supervises work detail.
Interfaces with prisoners to determine their needs or problems.
Patrols cell block areas and housing units.
Other duties as assigned. Part-time positions leading to full-time employment following successful completion of in-house training. All applicants must be 18 years of age prior to application. Full Time positions would be eligible for the County Benefit Package which includes: Contributory Health Insurance (Deductible is covered by County)
Short Term Disability Insurance
Contributory Pension Plan
Lump Sum Death Benefit
14 Paid Holidays
12 Paid Vacation Days
12 Paid Sick Days
2 Paid Personal Days Full-time Corrections Officers will receive an additional $0.50/hour upon successful completion of Department of Corrections (DOC) training. Additional Details
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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