Company

Erie County GovernmentSee more

addressAddressErie, PA
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$21 an hour
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Department
Corrections
Location
Erie County Department of Corrections
Status
Full Time
Starting Pay Rate
$21.00 Hourly
Hours Per Week
40.0
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Date
03/14/2024
Closing Date
03/29/2024
Pay Grade
NC11
Bargaining Unit
NCEU CORRECTION OFFICER
Posting Number
4912
Posting Notice: Erie County offers a generous fringe benefit package including: low cost medical, dental, and vision; fourteen paid holidays; up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment.

Definition of Class

  • This position is responsible for the care, custody and control of incarcerated offenders committed to the Erie County Department of Corrections. This is inclusive of the main prison and the Community Corrections Center.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Communicate with and manage inmates by orienting new commitments with rules, procedures and general information of the facility
  • Enforce all rules and regulations as well as sanctions for any violations
  • Conduct cell inspections for contraband, damage and cleanliness
  • Observe, monitor and supervise offender movement, escort offenders in groups and restrict movement during scheduled counts and emergencies
  • Maintain key, tool and equipment control by inspecting, reporting, and taking inventory
  • Maintain health, safety and sanitation standards
  • Communicate professionally with staff and offenders
  • Document incidents and write complete, concise and accurate reports
  • Participate in all training courses

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Minimum supervisory ability, use of good judgement and alertness
  • Ability to write accurate and concise reports
  • Basic computer knowledge to include familiarization with word processing
  • The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Minimum Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Conditions Of Employment

  • Successful completion of the following is required:
  • 1. Agility and basic skills test
  • 2. REACT skills test and Evaluation for Adult Correctional Facilities
  • 3. Psychological assessment
  • 4. Physical exam to include drug screen and interview.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age, posses excellent health, and have the ability to rotate shifts at least quarterly.
  • Applicants must also provide the following documents:
  • 1. Department of Corrections signed and witnessed Release of Information Form
  • 2. Copy of driver's license
  • 3. Copy of Social Security Card
  • 4. Copy of High School or College Diploma

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
Refer code: 9320091. Erie County Government - The previous day - 2024-05-27 17:05

Erie County Government

Erie, PA

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