Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon
$22.97/h-$22.97/h
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania2 days ago
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Summary
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee to join their team at the State Correctional Institution in Huntingdon. The role involves participating in training to develop skills in the custody and supervision of inmates.
About the Role
As a Corrections Officer Trainee, you will engage in formal training and on-the-job assignments to learn about inmate supervision and care. Your responsibilities will include monitoring inmate behavior, maintaining security, preparing reports, and responding to emergencies. You will work a 40-hour week with varying shifts and will not have the option to telework.
About You
Required:
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
- Ability to pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Preferred:
- Experience in a correctional or law enforcement environment.
- Knowledge of sociology, psychology, and court procedures.
Benefits
- Starting hourly rate of $22.97 with a shift differential of up to $1.25 per hour.
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs thousands of people across the state to deliver programs and services to the people of Pennsylvania. Employees work in a wide variety of professions in full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal capacities in civil service and non-civil service positions. On an employee basis per citizen basis, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is among the most efficient state governments in the country. For more information on state government employment opportunities, go to www.employment.pa.gov. For more information on Pennsylvania government agencies and services, visit www.pa.gov.
Huntingdon County, PA