Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette

Full Job Description

Become a leader and help guide our team of Corrections Officers at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette!

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and hardworking Corrections Officer 3 to join our team.

By providing supervision to our officers, you will allow us to ensure smooth operations within the institution. Expand your experience in operations and apply today!

Requirements

In this position you will supervise subordinate officers and ensures that all assigned duties are within compliance of policies, procedures, and regulations governing all aspects of care, custody, and control of inmates in an institutional setting.

Plan, organize, assign, and monitor correctional officer duties.

Conduct inspections of all areas in assigned zone to ensure all officers are alert and diligent in the performance of their duties and completes related Commissioned Officers Daily Inspection Report.

Monitor officers’ assignments so that maximum effectiveness can be achieved with a minimum of personnel. Conducts semi-annual and annual employee performance evaluations.

Conduct interviews for prospective subordinate staff. Provide training to new subordinate staff, and ensures that Trainees are utilized at their appropriate level of training phase.

Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and objectives of the institution for subordinates.

Oversee daily schedules and facility operations involving Security, Food Service, Plant Maintenance, Medical Service, and Recreational Activities.

Plan and organize inmate movements to and from work assignments, recreational activities, and meal periods.

Ensure that all major inmate movements and activities receive adequate supervision and control. Maintain and submits all necessary transport and movement records/reports.

Conduct daily tours of inmate housing units and addresses any concerns. Take, receive, and check periodic counts of inmates.

Monitor the surveillance of institutional grounds, buildings, and inmate work sites for possible irregularities in inmate behavior.

Reports any observed changes in the personality, demeanor, and degree of program participation for inmates.

Participate in counseling inmates on problems associated with institutional adjustment matters of a personal nature.

Maintain and submits all necessary records/reports regarding inmate activities and incidents.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week with rotating days off.
• This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.