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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Hands-On Corrections Officer Trainee

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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 Description

Job Summary Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Forest. This role provides hands-on training in custody, supervision, and support of inmates within a state correctional facility.

You will participate in formalized instruction across sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, and custodial responsibilities, while gaining experience through structured learning and daily duties.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Forest. This role provides hands-on training in custody, supervision, and support of inmates within a state correctional facility.

You will participate in formalized instruction across sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, and custodial responsibilities, while gaining experience through structured learning and daily duties.#J-18808-Ljbffr