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Whalls Group

2489 Correction Officer Bonus up to 2000

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $24.89/hr
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: West Chester, PA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/6/2026

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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

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Job Description

Job Summary One of Pennsylvania's most respected counties is looking for Correction Officers for immediate hire. This is a permanent, full-time, long-term career opportunity in the criminal justice field. Pay starts at $24.89/hr and you will be paid even through training! You will receive a $1,000 bonus after 9 months and an additional $1,000 after 18 months. Former military, law enforcement, security or corrections experience highly valued but not required. There is room to advance through the ranks: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain
  • or take several different exciting career paths within the unit such as Emergency Response teams.
Benefits are some of the best in Pennsylvania and include retirement, paid holidays and vacation as well as pension, full health benefits, and paid training.
Job Requirements:
  • Ability to move or commute to the West Chester, PA area (public transit is not an option)
  • Valid /active Driver's License
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Social Security Card
  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work without sponsorship
  • Ability to pass background check
  • Ability to pass drug test including marijuana
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.89 per hour
Benefits:
Retirement plan Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability Vision insurance Paid time off Paid personal days Paid sick days
Schedule:
Must be flexible to work 8-12 hour shifts
Work Location:
In person \#WGRCOCC Job Description One of Pennsylvania's most respected counties is looking for Correction Officers for immediate hire. This is a permanent, full-time, long-term career opportunity in the criminal justice field. Pay starts at $24.89/hr and you will be paid even through training! You will receive a $1,000 bonus after 9 months and an additional $1,000 after 18 months. Former military, law enforcement, security or corrections experience highly valued but not required. There is room to advance through the ranks: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain
  • or take several different exciting career paths within the unit such as Emergency Response teams.
Benefits are some of the best in Pennsylvania and include retirement, paid holidays and vacation as well as pension, full health benefits, and paid training.
Job Requirements:
  • Ability to move or commute to the West Chester, PA area (public transit is not an option)
  • Valid /active Driver's License
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Social Security Card
  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work without sponsorship
  • Ability to pass background check
  • Ability to pass drug test including marijuana
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.89 per hour
Benefits:
Retirement plan Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability Vision insurance Paid time off Paid personal days Paid sick days
Schedule:
Must be flexible to work 8-12 hour shifts
Work Location:
In person \#WGRCOCC