Correctional Officer (9 Vacancies)

Lancaster County•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Care, Custody and Control related to Security and Treatment Services for daily inmate population. This covers both Prison Property/Jurisdiction, Inmate Transports and any duties assigned and/or associated with Prison Operations and/or Business other than the Prison location. Shifts may vary based on operational needs: 1st shift: 12a-8a; 2nd shift: 8a-4p; 3rd shift: 4p-12a.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Successfully completing Physical, Educational Testing, and Drug Screening.
Must receive certification in OC use, and any other equipment required to be used. All must be carried on a daily basis.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, orally and in writing.
Proficiency in operating personal computer and associated software such as word, access, power point etc.
Operating motor vehicles, Iris Scan/ Fingerprint, communication devices, door annunciating panels, opening and closing cell doors and gates either manually or electronically, and all other operations alike.
Knowledge of proper self-defense techniques and restraining of inmates.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
Valid State Drivers License with acceptable driving record in accordance with County Policy
ChildLine clearance
PREA Background Check
Clean Criminal Background History
Ability to maintain good physical fitness, withstand long periods of standing, walking, running, climbing up stairs, or sitting periodically for (8) eight hours or more.
Lifting emergency equipment more than fifty (50) pounds (e.g. Respiratory Protective Systems/Air Packs, fire extinguisher, and defibrillator) and performing assisted lifting of inmates.
Able to hold up and drag a person or stunt dummy weighing 110lbs.
Capability of performing acceptable levels of self-defense techniques and restraint of assaultive inmates is mandatory.
Able to withstand periods of high stress and mental pressure.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PA Code Title 37 Chapter 95 (County Correctional Institutions).

Responsibilities

Maintain regular attendance and punctuality related to assigned position and/or Post within the Prison as per Policy.
Search inmates, prisoners, vehicles, all areas (urban yards; bay areas; storage areas; common areas), and conduct cell searches for valuables and contraband, such as but not limited to, weapons or drugs.
Maintain observation of inmates, staff and visitor activity, in person or on by Electronic Monitoring Equipment.
Search of Inmates, Staff, Contracted Service Providers or any other persons allowed as covered under Local/State/Federal Law that are on Prison Property.
Search of areas including but not limited to Inmate Housing Units, Cells, Urban Yards, Bay Areas, Storage Areas, Common Areas, Offices, Contracted Providers Areas, etc. for the purpose of locating and/or eliminating contraband such as Weapons, Drugs, Cell Phones, or any other type of Contraband as covered under Prison Policy or State Code/Law.
Listen / Observation Techniques to detect and/or quell possible disturbances.
Maintain accurate written entries in Block Logs, etc. and preparing accurate and comprehensive/detailed reports.
Physically respond to emergency situations in any portion of the Prison and be able to utilize emergency equipment as needed (i.e., AED, Respiratory Protective Systems/Air Packs, Fire Extinguishers, or any other equipment deemed as emergency equipment).
Apply handcuffs, shackles, security belt and any other restraint devices utilized within the Prison on others.
Use weapons (lethal/less lethal), perform self defense techniques inclusive of defensive use of a baton as needed and applicable in association with proper Use of Force Guidelines established for the Prison in order to maintain discipline and order among the prison population as needed.
Maintain qualification, carry and discharge a firearm in accordance with applicable Use of Force Guidelines for the Prison.
Conduct a proper and accurate Inmate Head Count in accordance with LCP Policy/Standards to ensure each prisoners are accurately accounted for.
Work in a non-climate control environment, indoors or outdoors, in all types of weather.
Maintain good physical fitness, withstand long periods of standing/walking/ running, climbing up stairs, or sitting periodically for (8) eight hours or more.
Work mandatory overtime as assigned.
Participate in training and may be eligible for special, temporary and/or provisional assignments and duties. Such assignments and duties include, but are not limited to, transportation, maintenance, entrance control, public affairs, communications, key control, property, booking, gang intelligence and canteen management.
Maintain professionalism at all times.
Other tasks as assigned.