Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Somerset County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Officer Trainee receives training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. The role includes direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in essential security and counseling practices. The position is based at SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands and does not offer telework. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week. Shifts are determined by the employer, and trainees may work any shift and in all areas of the institution as assigned. Overtime may be required for operational needs and emergencies. Employees work weekends and holidays that occur during their normal work schedule and must report in adverse weather conditions. Employer-provided uniforms are worn, and promotion provisions are governed by a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum. The starting hourly rate is $23.49, with a shift differential of up to $1.25 per hour. Employees are eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. The benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Requirements

Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Be able to perform the essential job functions.
Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.
Submit the application and required materials by the posting closing date; information supporting eligibility must be provided on the application.

Responsibilities

Interact with inmates and visitors in direct and indirect situations.
Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security.
Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts and security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer.
Participate in formalized instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure.
Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting to and participating in correctional processes and agency rules and regulations.
Write and complete detailed reports.
Act quickly and safely during emergency situations.