Corrections Officer Trainee SCI Fayette

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

396d • $46,842 - $46,842 • Remote

About The Position

The Corrections Officer Trainee at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Fayette is responsible for participating in formal training and on-the-job assignments to develop skills in the custody and supervision of inmates. This role involves direct supervision under a corrections officer and includes responsibilities such as maintaining security, observing inmate behavior, and providing guidance to inmates. The position requires working a 40-hour week with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and involves exposure to potential physical harm.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in law enforcement or corrections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formal training sessions and on-the-job assignments.
• Care for, supervise, and control inmates in a state correctional facility.
• Direct and maintain security in cellblocks, housing units, and recreation areas.
• Monitor inmate movement and activities, making periodic rounds and security checks.
• Prepare written reports and respond to emergency situations.
• Provide guidance to inmates in their adjustment to correctional processes.
• Work overtime as required and report to work under adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Paid time off for major U.S. holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Work-from-home opportunities
• Employee discounts on services and memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed