Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Wayne 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 at Waymart. The position involves direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in security and counseling practices, with the goal of maintaining safety and order and 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; the trainee may work any shift and in all areas of the institution as assigned. Overtime may be required due to operational needs and emergencies. Employees work weekends and holidays that fall during their normal schedule and must report under adverse weather conditions. Telework is not available. Employer-provided uniforms are worn, and promotion provisions are governed by 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. A comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Applicants must complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements, and successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug urinalysis screening. Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions. The Pennsylvania residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

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 drug urinalysis screening.
Provide eligibility-supporting experience and education information on the application; attach college transcripts if claiming education in supplemental application answers.

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 assigned shift and in all areas of the institution; work required overtime, scheduled weekends and holidays, and report under adverse weather conditions.