Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Frackville and SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Schuylkill County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Officer Trainee for the State Correctional Institutions at Frackville and Mahanoy. The position provides training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. It includes direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in security and counseling practices. Trainees participate in formal instruction covering sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Shifts are determined by the institution, and employees may work any shift and in any assigned area. Overtime is required when operational needs or emergencies demand it. Employees work weekends and holidays that fall within their normal work schedule and must report under adverse weather conditions. Telework is not available. Employer-provided uniforms are worn, and promotion provisions follow a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum. The starting hourly rate is $23.49, with a shift differential of up to $1.25 per hour. The position offers eligibility for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55 and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Candidates must pass a background investigation, meet CJIS compliance requirements, and successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug urinalysis screening.

Requirements

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; resumes, cover letters, and similar documents are not considered for eligibility.
Attach college transcripts if claiming education in supplemental application answers; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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.
Work assigned shifts and areas, including overtime when required by operational needs or emergencies, and work scheduled weekends and holidays.
Wear employer-provided uniforms.