Job Description
Join Pennsylvania's premier public safety agency as a Correctional Officer on our night shift team. Protect and serve while earning competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans. Work in a dynamic environment ensuring institutional security and inmate rehabilitation. Full training provided – no prior corrections experience required. Make a difference in your community while advancing your career in state government.
Responsibilities
- Maintain security protocols and conduct regular patrols within correctional facilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce institutional rules and regulations
- Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and medical incidents with trained protocols
- Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain accurate documentation
- Screen visitors, mail, and packages to maintain facility security
- Participate in inmate rehabilitation programs and educational initiatives
- Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency response teams
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with clean record
- Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and physical fitness assessment
- Strong communication skills and conflict resolution abilities
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on rotating schedule
- Basic computer literacy for report writing and documentation
- No felony convictions or serious misdemeanors
- U.S. citizenship or legal resident status