Corrections Officer - County of York

Job Details

Full-time$23.80 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Driver's License
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

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Position Summary

It shall be the duty of all prison officers to see to the custody and safekeeping of all prisoners, in a sanitary, humane, and orderly manner. Every possible effort should be made to see that the rights and privileges granted by law to prisoners are not denied them. Prison officers who become aware of any infraction of the prison rules whether by inmates or by other prison employees, shall report such violations to the supervisor. Any such violation constituting a threat to the prisoner himself, to other people's safety, or to prison security, shall be reported in writing to the warden's office via the captain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Observe inmate behavior, looking for signs of potential problems.
Patrol areas of the prison
Supervise inmate movement throughout facility, including inmate workers
Maintain order in facility, detect and prevent disturbances
Enforce rules and regulations of the facility
Inspect facility for cleanliness, contraband, and implements of escape
Prepare reports of incidents and other required reports
Conduct appropriate searches of inmates and living areas
Direct and admit visitors, including recording of visits and implementation of rules and restrictions on visitors
Monitor church services and pastoral visits
Work effectively with other correctional staff, including all departments and contracted service providers or vendors
Regulate ingress and egress from cells, cellblocks, and housing units
Attend required training
Respond as directed by other proper authorities in event of an emergency
Effective communication of rules and responsibilities to inmates
Inspect and distribute mail
Provide back-up security efforts to other corrections officers as needed
Assist in commitments and releases of inmates
Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms
Perform other duties as required to ensure smooth operation of the institution

Essential Requirements
Corrections officers must be physically able to:

Stand for periods of two hours or longer
Climb stairs in order to conduct inmate counts and required security clock rounds
Respond to emergencies by walking quickly
Be involved in physical altercations using the training procedures for applying restraints
Be in contact with inmates on a regular basis in order to perform the functions of supervising meal periods, dispensing of medication, cell checks, responding to inmate inquiries, and performing mandatory searches of inmates and their property on a regular basis.
Transport individuals to and from medical or emergency appointments
Escort inmates to various areas of the prison as well as to outside exercise areas during recreation.
Withstand temperature extremes of cold and hot weather to supervise outside recreation

Job Requirements

High School Diploma
Pennsylvania Driver's License
Pass physical examination
Pass criminal background check
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.

Job Skills * Ability to react quickly in emergency situations

Ability to work without supervision
Ability to make decisions
Ability to work with others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.80 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: One location