Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Erie County, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer Trainee and begin a career that makes a real difference. This role offers hands-on training and steady support as you learn how to maintain safety and order within a state correctional facility. You will build strong skills, gain confidence, and help support the well-being of inmates and staff. If you have a strong dedication to public service and want to help keep the public safe, we encourage you to submit an application for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion.

Requirements

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Candidates must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.

Responsibilities

Interact with inmates and visitors in both 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, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer
Participate in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure
Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulations
Write and complete detailed reports
Act quickly and safely during emergency situations