CORRECTIONAL OFFICER Job at Dauphin County Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA

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  • Dauphin County Pennsylvania
  • Harrisburg, PA

Job Description

Job Description

LOOKING FOR BETTER PAY AND BENEFITS? We've got you covered.

Our starting pay and step increases are already among the best among our peers - and getting even better. But we also want you to build a career with us. That's why we offer the highest career pay rates of similar correctional facilities in our region.

READY TO SERVE AND LEAD? Apply today to be our next Correctional Officer.

What would you do as a Correctional Officer at Dauphin County Prison? You would serve the Dauphin County community by ensuring the security and safety of prison staff, incarcerated individuals, visitors and community members. In short, you are responsible for keeping the prison facility and property safe and secure.

Never worked in a prison before? We've got you covered. At Dauphin County Prison, we offer education and on-the-job training to ensure you are successful.

RATE:

Starting $54,080/year plus overtime and incentives.

THE DETAILS:

Under the supervision of senior personnel, the Correctional Officer directs the activities of incarcerated individuals in cell blocks, housing units, work areas, and dining and recreation areas. The Correctional Officer observes incarcerated individuals from posted watch stations, and in corridors and visiting areas, ensuring security and adherence to Prison rules; and provides advice and informal guidance to incarcerated individuals. Work may vary from shift to shift and station to station. 8 Hour shifts available (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am.) He/she is responsible for performing the following job duties:
  • Inspects living areas of incarcerated individuals for cleanliness, contraband, or stolen goods and escape implements or plans.
  • Observes behavior of incarcerated individuals, paying particular attention to signs of duress or intention to escape, or indications that the individual may harm him/herself.
  • Quells disturbances (according to established procedures) and reports incarcerated individuals involved to designated authority.
  • Assesses, and reports, according to established directions, extraordinary events and disturbances.
The Correctional Officer position requires the successful completion of a probationary period, including completing, with passing grades, an agenda of formal and informal instruction and practice.

OUR MISSION & VALUES:

Dauphin County Prison's mission is to professionally and proudly serve to improve our core values: Professionalism, Transparency, Compassion, Excellence and Pride.

READY TO SERVE? APPLY TODAY!

Click the APPLY Button or call us at 717-780-6800 for more information.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program. The qualified candidate must be at least 18 years of age by the date of hire. Following hire, successful completion and maintenance of accreditation/certification in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, use of automatic external defibrillator (AED), and satisfactory completion of Basic Training at the PA Department of Corrections or its equivalent is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

A favorable criminal background check is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

It is expected that all applicants for this position will achieve and maintain certification in the use, handling, and care of weapons and gas equipment for continued appointment.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work,

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