Corrections Officer - Northampton County Jail

Job Description

The mission of Corrections Officers (Correctional Officers) is to maintain security and order within the correctional facility, and to support our role in rehabilitating and preparing inmates for reentry.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• A high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Manual input of work history into application
• Attach a clear picture of their driver's license
• A current driver's license with acceptable driver's history

Qualifications

• Attend onsite academy in Easton, PA for training
• Paid at base salary of $20.27 per hour ($42,160 per year) plus shift differential of $0.85
• Voluntary and mandatory overtime paid at time and a half
• Available sick leave, vacation, and holidays
• Retention bonus, uniform allowance, and bereavement leave

Benefits

• Pension
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life and disability options
• Fitness and tuition reimbursements
• Deferred comp 457(b)

Schedule

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Pay

Base salary is $20.27 per hour ($42,160 per year) plus shift differential of $0.85. Voluntary and mandatory overtime are both paid at time and a half.

Benefits

• Pension
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life and disability options
• Fitness and tuition reimbursements
• Deferred comp 457(b)

Skills

Gain criminal justice experience for law enforcement officers. It is also a great opportunity for potentially making a lifelong career right here by moving up in the ranks. Veterans and currently serving military welcome!

Benefits

• Pension is a defined benefit plan and vesting happens in just five years of full-time employment
• Interviews are held in person in Easton, PA