Correctional Officer

County of Lebanon
Job Announcement

Position:Correctional Officer
Full-Time, and Casual Part-Time positions available

Department:
Lebanon County Correctional Facility
730 E. Walnut Street
Lebanon, PA 17042

Available: Immediately

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME (applies to FT Corr. Officers)
NONE (applies to Casual PT Corr. Officers)

Hours: Varies (24-hour facility)

Pay Grade: FT (Union Pay Chart)
PT (Non-union Pay Chart)

Salary Range: FT- $22.71 per hour
PT- $22.49 per hour

Full-Time Employee Benefits: * Paid health, Vision, Prescription, and Dental insurance * Paid Life insurance* Paid Holidays * Paid-time-off * Pension retirement plan

Optional benefits: *Deferred Compensation plan, Whole Life, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, and Pet insurance plans available

➢ A County of Lebanon Application must be completed for consideration.
Resume is recommended, however, is optional unless otherwise stated below.

➢ A Background check is required for this position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform journeyman level of work in the care, custody, control and non-professional counseling of inmates at the County correctional facility. An employee in this class directs inmate activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining and recreation areas; observes inmate corridors or visiting areas ensuring security is maintained and institution rules are adhered to; and provides advice and guidance in assisting inmates in their adjustment to and participation in correctional processes. Work varies with duties where there is direct involvement with inmates, to work where there is limited contact with inmates and visitors.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent; clear criminal history; adequate physical health pertaining to job requirements; valid PA Driver’s License.

*An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $22.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person