Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Huntingdon County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Officer Trainee receives hands-on training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon. The position involves direct interaction with inmates and visitors and structured learning in security and counseling practices. Trainees learn how to maintain safety and order while supporting the well-being of inmates and staff. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week. Shifts are determined by the employer, and the employee may be assigned to any shift or area of the institution. Overtime is required as operational needs and emergencies demand. Employees work weekends and holidays that fall during their normal work schedule and must report under adverse weather conditions. Telework is not available. Employer-provided uniforms are required, and promotion provisions are governed by a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum.

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 drug urinalysis screening.
Submit a complete application by the posting closing date; experience and education supporting eligibility must be provided in 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 covering sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure.
Offer advice and guidance to inmates as they adjust to and participate in correctional processes and follow agency rules and regulations.
Write and complete detailed reports.
Respond quickly and safely during emergencies.