Position Title: Correctional Officer Full-Time
Salary: $22.8154 per hour
How to Apply:
Applications for the position of Correctional Officer, Full-Time are accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are submitted online. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be a U.S. Citizen.
Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Position Summary:
Overview:
Duties:
- Supervises all functions within a housing pod in accordance with the basic rules and principles of direct supervision.
- Coordinates all inmate movement in-house to include utilization of the recreation yard and the visiting booths.
- Enforces rules of conduct, security and work assignments in accordance with appropriate interpersonal communication practices and makes verbal and written reports of significant violation or irregularities to supervisory staff.
- Transports and escorts prisoners and detainees using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Methods and practices of detention facilities to include individual, group attitudes and behavior of inmates
- Crisis intervention functions to include: counseling; suicide prevention; recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action
Skill in:
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing; demonstrate communication skills in court and other formal settings
- Run to pursue fleeing inmates; perform rescue operations and other duties which may involve: entering and exiting secured areas; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles; crawling in confined areas; use necessary physical force to protect oneself or others from harm
- Inspect unclothed inmates, including body cavities, with exposure to body fluids, wastes; possibly encounter deceased persons
- Work all shifts and forced overtime if staff shortages occur
- Use or learn to use a personal computer as an input/output device
- Obtain certification to carry a Department issued weapon during training and maintain throughout employment as a correctional officer.
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Residency: Not required to live in Allegheny County
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.81 - $35.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Security: 1 year (Preferred)
- Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- Conflict management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person