Training Officer

Luzerne County•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Officer performs all initial and on-going training of all staff members employed by the Luzerne County Division of Corrections. Also, he/she must work in the supervision, custody and non-professional counseling of inmates at the Luzerne County Division of Corrections on an assigned shift. This officer must possess the knowledge of all policies and procedures as set forth by the Administration of this Institution. He/she must also instruct employees on the policies and procedures. Directs inmate activities in cell blocks, housing units, day rooms, work areas and recreation areas. The officer observes inmates from tower, on corridors, and in visiting areas to ensure security is maintained and all facility rules are adhered to. This officer provides guidance and advice in assisting inmates in their adjustment to and participation in correctional processes. This officer’s work varies from duties where there is direct involvement with inmates to work where there is limited contact with inmates and visitors. This officer is directly supervised and his performance is reviewed for adherence to facility rules and procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Bureau of Corrections Minimum Standards.
Facility Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
Luzerne County Correctional Facility Code of Ethics.
Inmate Re-socialization Procedures.
Individual and Group Behavior Patterns.
Basic First-Aid Procedures.
Housekeeping activities.
Security and Fire Safety Practices.
Use of firearms.
Riot Procedures.
Self Defense.
Ability to Cope with crisis situations.
Follow orders explicitly.
Relate to persons from any race, creed or color.
Read, write, and speak English effectively.
Direct activities of inmates under restraint in an understanding and effective manner.
Observe and report any changes in inmate personality, demeanor, attitude and program participation.
Remember names and faces.
Any equivalent combinations of experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Inspects inmate living areas for cleanliness, contraband, stolen items and escape implements, plans or procedures
Instruct all staff on policies and procedures, Code of Ethics, any and all memorandums issued by the Warden’s Office.
Instruct all staff on in-service training on the job site. Such as all floor areas, hospital runs and duties, control booths, etc.
Inspect all floor areas to ensure that staff members are following procedures.
Meet with Shift Commander daily to advise them of employee progress.
Within a three month period schedule staff for State Academy Training. Scheduled to be approved by Shift Commander.
Give written testing to staff members. Document and file.
Issue all staff members policy book, code of ethics, inmate handbook, changes in policies, etc. Have staff sign for documents and file.
Prior to any classroom training, schedule needs to be approved by shift commander.
Observes inmate behavior for signs of duress and/ or escape.
Instruct inmates on personal hygiene and housekeeping duties.
Quells disturbances and reports inmates involved.
Escort inmate to/from hospital and special activities.
Inform inmates of any rules and/or procedure changes.
Answers any inmate inquiries.
Monitor all housing units for fire hazards, suspicious occurrences.
Ensure inmate living areas are suitable.
Maintains security during exercise and recreation times.
Operates electronic equipment to open doors allowing entrance or exit to facility, dayrooms, housing units, etc.
Administers emergency first aid to inmate or other employees, ensure injured persons are taken to dispensary.
Checks inmate passes and records all inmate movement.
Sign visitors in/out of visiting areas, searches all visitors.
Ensures inmates to not receive contraband.
Work the Guard towers; observing the facility complex, to ensure there are no escapes, unauthorized persons, fire or anything suspicious.
Issues laundry, supplies and clothing to inmates.
Officer will periodically observe inmates during showers to make sure inmate is taking shower and not causing a disturbance.
Assist other officers in emergency situations.
Supervises inmates on the blocks to ensure they are fed in an orderly manner, maintaining security during meal periods.
Controls access to/from inmate housing units/cell blocks.
Move groups of inmates in an orderly manner from one area of the institution to another.