Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Pine Grove
About The Position
This position provides training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. The role involves direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in essential security and counseling practices. As a Corrections Officer Trainee, you will perform the following duties: Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security Observation: Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer Work Schedule: Full-time employment where you will work a 40-hour work week with shifts to be determined, work any shift and work in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, and report to work under adverse weather conditions Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position Training Participation: Participate in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility’s organizational structure Provide Guidance: Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulations Prepare Reports: Write and complete detailed reports Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and safely during emergency situations Uniforms: Wear employer-provided uniforms Union Membership: Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum
Requirements
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Candidates must successfully complete a background investigation, medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
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
- Wear employer-provided uniforms
- Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
