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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Corrections Officer Trainee: Start a Safe, Impactful Career

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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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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Job Summary Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee for SCI Forest in Marienville, PA. This entry-level position provides hands-on training and mentorship to learn safety, security, and orderly operations within a state correctional facility.

The role includes inmate and visitor engagement, rounds, reporting, and adherence to agency rules. Training covers sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, and custodial responsibilities. Employment is full-time and on-site.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee for SCI Forest in Marienville, PA. This entry-level position provides hands-on training and mentorship to learn safety, security, and orderly operations within a state correctional facility.

The role includes inmate and visitor engagement, rounds, reporting, and adherence to agency rules. Training covers sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, and custodial responsibilities. Employment is full-time and on-site.#J-18808-Ljbffr