Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Somerset County, PA

7d•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 position involves direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in security and counseling practices. The role is at SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands and is full-time, with a 40-hour work week and shifts to be determined. Employees may be assigned any shift and any area of the institution, must work overtime as required by operational needs and emergencies, and must work scheduled weekends and holidays and report during adverse weather. Telework is not available. Trainees participate in formalized instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility's organizational structure. The position requires wearing employer-provided uniforms and following promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum. The starting hourly rate is $23.49, with shift differential of up to $1.25 per hour. Employees are eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55 and receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Requirements

Meet the essential job functions of the position.
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 drug urinalysis screening.
Submit complete and accurate application information; education claims in supplemental answers require a copy of college transcripts, with unofficial transcripts accepted.

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 training in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and facility organization.
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 of the institution, including scheduled weekends and holidays, and work overtime as operational needs and emergencies require.