Corrections Officer (FT)

Summary Of Position

Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates at the Centre County Correctional Facility. Maintain safety and security by directing and supervising activities in the Prison.

Responsibilities

• Conducts searches on incoming inmates and prepares them for commitment
• Makes rounds and ensures proper head count as well as the safety of the Prison is in order
• Documents and maintains daily log of prison activities and/or incidents
• Observes inmates, their activities and observes any unusual behaviors or needs
• Checks incoming mail, clothing, and other items for contraband or other illegal items
• Serves meals and assists in distribution of prepared medications to inmates
• Ensures all doors and windows are locked and prison is secure
• Interfaces with prisoners to determine their needs or problems
• Assists in transporting of inmates as necessary (i.e., for counselors, lawyers, or to other prisons)
• Oversees visitations within the prison
• Assists in entering statistical data in computer for database records
• Performs simple interior repairs, (i.e., changing light bulbs, emptying of trash or sweeping of floor, etc.)
• Performs field urine drug tests for inmates
• Performs other job related work as required

Requirements

• This is a safety/security position and requires successful completion of several pre-employment requirements
• Must satisfactorily fulfill the requirements of a Training Academy certified by the PA Department of Corrections
• Minimum age: 18 yrs.

Schedule

PT employees average 32 hours per week and get promoted to full time status within 6 months. There is current opportunity to exceed 32 hours per week.