Job Description
Join Pennsylvania's elite public safety team as a Correctional Officer on our night shift at SCI Philadelphia. Protect and rehabilitate inmates while ensuring facility security and operational excellence. Enjoy comprehensive state benefits, retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities in a critical public service role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain secure perimeter surveillance and conduct regular inmate counts
- Monitor inmate behavior and enforce institutional rules
- Respond to emergencies and de-escalate conflict situations
- Conduct searches for contraband and ensure facility safety
- Document incidents and maintain accurate reports
- Transport inmates between facilities as required
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
- No felony convictions and clean background check
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (11 PM - 7 AM)
- Physical fitness to handle restraining procedures
- Basic first aid/CPR certification preferred
- U.S. citizenship and Pennsylvania residency required