Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Camp Hill

Description of Work

• Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations
• Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in various areas to maintain security
• Observe: Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations
• Work Schedule: Full-time employment with a 40-hour work week, flexible shifts, and potential for overtime
• Telework: Not applicable
• Training Participation: Participate in formalized instruction in areas such as sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and facility structure
• Provide Guidance: Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting to 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

Qualifications

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. Candidates must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.