Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Forest

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Forest County, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Officer Trainee receives training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates at a state correctional facility. The role involves 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. They provide advice and guidance to inmates adjusting to correctional processes and agency rules and regulations, and prepare detailed reports. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week. Shifts are determined by the facility; employees may work any shift and in all assigned areas. Overtime may be required due to operational necessities and emergencies. 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 worn, and promotion provisions are subject to 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 is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55 and includes a comprehensive benefits package with health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA 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

Be able to perform the essential job functions.
Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
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.
If claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach college transcripts; 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 any shift and in all areas of the institution as assigned, including overtime as required by operational necessities and emergencies.
Work weekends and holidays that occur during the normal work schedule and report to work under adverse weather conditions.
Wear employer-provided uniforms.