Corrections Officer 4 - SCI Pine Grove

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Serves as a shift commander. Plans, organizes, and directs the care, custody, control, and safety of inmates on an assigned shift.
  • Supervises subordinate officers and ensures that all assigned duties are within compliance of policies, procedures, and regulations governing all aspects of care, custody, and control of inmates in an institutional setting.
    • Assigns work, approves leave, conducts performance reviews, and authorizes or approves overtime.
      • Ensures all subordinate officers receive annual and mandatory training.
        • Supervises the on-the-job training program for all Corrections Office Trainees assigned to the shift.
          • Provides training to new subordinate staff, and ensures that Trainees are utilized at their appropriate level of training phase.
            • Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and objectives of the institution for subordinates.
              • Counsels and advises subordinate staff regarding policy interpretation and application.
• Conducts inspections of all areas in assigned zone to ensure all officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties.
  • Makes sure that all SCI operations, including overtime and leave usage, are administered appropriately.
    • Assumes accountability for compliance with accreditation standards for security and control.
      • Investigates and reports all infractions of the rules and regulations to the Major of the Guard and initiates corrective disciplinary action for minor infractions and recommends corrective disciplinary action for other infractions to include major corrective disciplinary action or dismissal.
• Develops procedures, rules, and regulations for unique situations, which are not guided by existing policies.
  • Develops regulations and orders for security operations.
    • Establishes standards relating to post duties (housing units, patrols, yard assignments, etc.).
      • Implements emergency plans where appropriate and uses independent judgment during individual or Institution crises.
• Coordinates transportation of inmates and staff trips with the Major of the Guard and Deputy Superintendent for Facilities Management.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates.
  • Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary.
• Supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of subordinate officers.
  • Direct facility operations according to established procedures.
    • Perform physically demanding tasks, e.g. running, physical control of inmates.
      • Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp.
• Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking.
  • Spend prolonged periods of time working indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work all shifts and posts (except those that require an active PA driver's license or equivalent).
  • Operate basic office equipment.
    • Maintain an active PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent pursuant to post requirements.
• Work mandatory overtime, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Use and maintain various equipment and tools of the corrections profession.
  • Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Use appropriate body language and tone of voice.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• This position is open to current Department of Corrections employees only.
  • Meet the minimum experience and training (MET's) for the job:
    • Two years as a Corrections Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title); or
      • Six years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility, including two years of supervisory experience.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
  • Be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations.
• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
  • Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
• Eligibility for promotion without examination (PWOE):
  • You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
    • Corrections Officer 3
      • Corrections Unit Manager

ORGANIZATION OR LOCATION RESTRICTIONS

• This posting is open to current Department of Corrections employees only.

RECRUITMENT METHODS

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Examination (PWOE)
    • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment).
  • Voluntary Demotion
    • You must be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations.

ELIGIBILITY - ALL APPLICANTS

• Meet the minimum experience and training (MET's) for the job:
  • Two years as a Corrections Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title); or
    • Six years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations.

ELIGIBILITY - PROMOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION (PWOE) APPLICANTS

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only – You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Corrections Officer 3
    • Corrections Unit Manager

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

HOW TO APPLY - ALL APPLICANTS

• Applicants must apply online at http://www.employment.pa.gov to the specific job posting that is of interest to them prior to the posting’s closing date at 11:59pm.
  • Late applications and other materials will not be accepted.
• Bids are no longer accepted in the HR Office; you must apply online.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.
• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience).
  • Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents.
• If this position would be a voluntary demotion for you, you must attach letter acknowledging you applied for a voluntary demotion and acknowledgement of a reduction in pay.
  • It is also strongly encouraged that you attach your recent regular or probationary Employee Performance Review.
• Please note that if you are selected for this position, this information will be confirmed with your supervisor.
  • An electronic copy of your EPR can be obtained through ESS (www.myworkplace.pa.gov) in the “Personal” section by clicking on “Official Personnel File.”
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.
  • Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  • Please use the contact information provided for additional information.
• If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
  • The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and its committed to a diverse workforce.
• The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
  • The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.
• All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.