Corrections Officer

Be the Vital Link

Be a part of a dedicated team that creates a safe and secure environment within the jail and ensures public safety for all of Somerset County

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the ability to observe inmates, document daily happenings and records including medical logs, handle messages, deal directly with the public, escort inmates to and from locations throughout the prison and work with court-related personnel, police, bondsmen and parole agents in a professional manner. In addition, individuals will be subject to potentially hostile and physically threatening environments in the course of working in the prison. Specific job duties include the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Will put into practice any new directives as issued by administration (i.e., Warden, Lieutenants).
· Will notify Lieutenant CO’s (Chief CO’s in absence of Lieutenant CO’s) of any problems with communications or radios.
· Assists in dealing with inmate behavior problems, escorting emergencies, verifies head counts, utensil, razor and key counts.
· Assists in the signing in and out of visitors for inmates, work release, inmates going to and from work, counselors, clergy, police attorneys, probation officers, etc.
· Assists and performs escorting inmates and representatives to their designated areas.
· Assists in supervision of all phases of inmate duties. Assists in supervision of clean up, trustees, requests, commissary, work release, laundry, recreation, library, various church services and AA meetings.
· Assists and performs processing of inmates in and out of the institution, works closely with police, bondsmen, parole agents, and court-related personnel in the processing of inmates.
· Assists in performing logging of daily happenings, documentation of records, medical prescription logs, shift reports, legal papers filed and/or obtained, court and magistrate schedules pertaining to inmates, telephone and reception window.

ELIGIBILITY – ALL CANDIDATES MUST

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Must have at least a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• One (1) year of corrections work (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license

If you need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please contact 814-445-1409.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34,923.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Somerset, PA 15501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person