Job Description
Join Pennsylvania's elite corrections team as a Night Shift Correctional Officer. Protect and serve our community during critical overnight hours while building a stable career with comprehensive benefits. This vital role offers unparalleled job security, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advancement within state government.
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and order in correctional facilities during overnight shifts
- Conduct regular inmate counts and facility inspections
- Monitor surveillance systems and respond to emergency situations
- Enforce institutional rules and documentation protocols
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies during critical incidents
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation training
- Prepare detailed shift reports and incident documentation
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
- U.S. citizenship and PA residency required
- No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors
- Ability to pass background investigation and polygraph
- Physical fitness certification (must meet state standards)
- Basic first aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work rotating night shifts and holidays