Correctional Officer jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Gans, PA FULL_TIME
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care.

    You have a vital role in that mission. You are valued and trained to be prepared. You are rewarded beyond benefits with careers that offer endless professional potential and personal growth.
    Together, we are the Bureau of Prison.


    Recruitment Incentives:
    A 10% Relocation Incentive *Certain Locations Only. See job announcement for more details.

    Benefits
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

    Health Insurance
    Dental and vision insurance
    Life insurance
    Long-term care insurance
    Flexible spending accounts
    Early law enforcement retirement in 20-25 years
    Paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave

    Duties of a Correctional Officer

    As a FBOP Correctional Officer, you're someone working to affect change, inside the hearts and minds of adults in custody while building your career.

    At the FBOP, your job has greater impact—it shows how working on the inside of prison builds a better society on the outside.



    You have the important mission to:
    Enforce rules and regulations governing facility security.
    Provide supervision, care and correctional treatment ofadults in custody.

    Drive maintenance of institution security, contributing to the health and welfare of the adults in custody and the promotion of good public relations.

    Ensure adults in custody accountability and conduct to make sure judicial sanctions are carried out.
    Ability to objectively evaluate situations and make sound judgements.

    From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force to maintain safety and security of the facility.

    During institution emergencies, may be required to work irregular hours, Sundays, holidays or unexpected overtime.

    Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

    Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, FBOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and employee meetings.

    At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, being a Correctional Officer goes beyond the uniform and a set of keys.

    At more than 120 federal prisons, our team of officers upholds the safety of our facilities, our communities, and our country.

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Spraggs, PA FULL_TIME
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You have a vital role in that mission. You are valued and trained to be prepared. Yo...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Part-time Correctional Officer
  • Beaver County
  • Aliquippa, PA PART_TIME
  • BEAVER COUNTY IS HIRING PART-TIME CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS No Criminal Justice or Correctional background required. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Five weeks of paid ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Correctional Officer I
  • COUNTY OF GREENE
  • Waynesburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • TITLE: Corrections Officer—Regular Full-Time DOT Code #372.667-018 SOC Code #33-3012.00 DEPARTMENT: Law & Order LOCATION: Greene County Prison SALARY: $17.75/hour SHIFTS: 1 – 0000-0800 Shift (12:00am ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Full-time Travel Resource Nurse
  • Advanced Correctional Healthcare
  • Southwest, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position: Full Time Travel Resource Nurse - Registered Nurse Location: Southwest Division Hours: Full-Time, Salaried Position JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for an energetic and collaborative Register...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Full-Time Regional Travel Nurse RN
  • Advanced Correctional Healthcare
  • Southwest, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position: Full Time Travel Resource Nurse - Registered Nurse Location: Southwest Division Hours: Full-Time, Salaried Position JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for an energetic and collaborative Register...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Research Investigator
  • Planet Pharma
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • A research investigator on the ion channel pharmacology team will utilize multiple modern techniques to expand our under...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Investigator
  • Alliance Bridge Talent
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Job Title: Physician Investigator (Primary Care) Location: Pittsburgh, PA Company Overview: We are recruiting a Physicia...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer - Armed Patrol
  • Allied Universal®
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers t...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Counselor 2
  • West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Weirton, WV
  • Nature of Work Correctional Counselor 2 description image Continuous Recruitment, Statewide: The DOP anticipates several...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Security Officer at Propel Pitcairn/East/McKeesport
  • Propel Schools
  • Mckeesport, PA
  • ** School Security Officer at Propel Pitcairn/East/McKeesport** **Job Category****:** School Support **Requisition Numbe...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Stack Application Developer (Multiple Openings)
  • Confidential
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • SMS group Inc. seeks a Full Stack Application Developer (Multiple Openings) to work in Pittsburgh, PA, responsible for d...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Care Technician - Psychiatric Emergency Services (Part-time)
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • We are hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician to support the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at Western Psychia...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-time Police Officer
  • Confidential
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Full-time Police Officer Bridgeville Borough is accepting applications for the position of Full-time Police Officer. App...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$44,061 to $54,910
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.9% from a year ago

Correctional Officer in Buffalo, NY
Depending upon the employer, the salary of a corrections officer may escalate quickly after reaching certain milestones.
November 01, 2019
Correctional Officer in Wilmington, NC
They must be aware of their surroundings at all times and these officers are required to report any inmate violations in jail or prison rules and regulations.
October 24, 2019
Correctional Officer in Gastonia, NC
From working for local prisons which may require only a high school diploma to working for federal prisons that may require a 4-year college degree, it takes serious time commitment to become a correctional officer.
October 13, 2019