Corrections Monitor

Renewal • Pittsburgh, PA

131d • $20

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising the movement of offenders housed in a community corrections facility and in the community on a twenty-four-hour basis. This individual will maintain building security and offender accountability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining order within the facility by enforcing rules and regulations, performing headcounts, search and seizure, urinalysis collection and testing, alcolyser screening, detaining offenders if necessary, offender processing, offender escorts, use of NIK Narcotics Identification System tests, and assisting with K-9 unit to complete searches of the facility. Community Correction Monitors will also be required to work closely with local law enforcement agencies including the Allegheny County Jail, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Two years of related experience required.
• An Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related discipline may substitute for the 2 years of related experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license required.
• PA Act 33/Act 34 clearance required.
• Comfortable working in an operational correctional facility.
• High degree of ethics and ability to function in a team setting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work well with people and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Computer literacy is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree and two years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the movement of offenders in a community corrections facility and in the community.
• Maintain building security and offender accountability.
• Enforce rules and regulations within the facility.
• Perform headcounts and search and seizure operations.
• Conduct urinalysis collection and testing.
• Administer alcolyser screenings.
• Detain offenders when necessary.
• Process offenders and escort them as required.
• Utilize NIK Narcotics Identification System tests.
• Assist with K-9 unit searches of the facility.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies.

Benefits

• $20.00/Hour compensation.
• Company paid health/dental/vision insurance for employee and dependents.
• Pension with 9% annual salary match.
• Life Insurance.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• 22 Days of Paid Time Off per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees