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Full-Time Corrections Officer
Lawrence County Jail —New Castle, PA
- $20.91 - $29.51 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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The GEO Group —Vienna, OH
- $26.52 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Spanish
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Corrections Officer Trainee SCI Mercer
Commonwealth of PA —Mercer, PA
- $23.49 an hour
- Overtime
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Community Corrections Professional
Community Corrections Association, Inc. —Youngstown, OH
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Full-Time Corrections Officer

Lawrence County Jail -
New Castle, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.91 - $29.51 an hour
14 hours ago

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Computer operation
Basic math
Self-defense
Radio communication systems
Criminal Justice
Medical emergency response
High school diploma or GED
Correctional restraint device usage
Driver's License
Basic firearms training
Detainment procedures
Inmate behavior management techniques
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Full-Time Correctional Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: LC Correctional Facility

STARTING SALARY: $20.91 per hour

General Summary:

Correctional Officers will perform the direct supervision of inmates at
Lawrence County Corrections according to laws, regulations, and policies of the State of Pennsylvania and Lawrence County. Officers will enforce the facility rules and maintain facility security. Officers are responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates at the facility.

Part-time positions also available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Directly supervises inmates in the facility during all aspects of their incarceration such as
housing, visitation, meals, medication distribution, searches, activities, work programs
 Enforce the rules and regulations of the facility
 Must be able to act quickly, assess situations carefully, act in accordance with policy and procedure, and protect self and others (inmates and co-workers)
 Conducts periodic cell pod checks, performs searches of inmates, performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband
 Maintains discipline among inmates
 Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, disturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations)
 Maintains and updates Facility records (written, typing and basic computer skill required)
 Receives and books inmates (perform fingerprinting, photographs and searches)
Physical/Age Requirements:
 Must be trained on and be able to perform weaponless self-defense and restraining
techniques
 Must be trained on and be able to perform the operation and use of restraining devices
 Must be trained in and be able to perform initial first aid services to inmates as needed
 Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object weighing up to and over 100 lbs.
 Use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of security.
 Walk, stand, crouch or run on narrow or slippery surfaces, inclining or erratically moving surfaces
 Stair climbing required (all cell pods are 2 levels)
 Sit and stand for sustained periods of time
 Must be 18 years of age
 Must pass a physical and drug test post-employment
 Must pass a criminal background check post-employment offer

Position requires up to 40 hours per week on an average annual basis

Other Requirements:
 Must have a High School Diploma or GED
 Bachelor’s degree preferred in criminal justice, social service or related field
 Ability to perform multiple activities and quickly identify inappropriate inmate conduct
 Ability to perform basic math
 Ability to communicate via radios
 Ability to work the rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) as require by a 24/7 operating facility
 Ability to train for 5 weeks or more at the Academy at the Department of Corrections
 Ability to work mandatory overtime
 Must have an unexpired Driver's License or ID card issued by a State or outlying possession of the United States
 Be able to perform other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

A Corrections Officer works under demanding conditions. Job duties include the potential danger of physical harm in the form of assaults by inmates or disturbances. Trainees may be assigned to work one of any three work shifts. You must agree with the seven conditions of employee listed below. By submitting an application for employment, you are indicating your willingness to:
1. Work at a Corrections facility that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.
2. Once full time, you are expected to attend and complete all phases of the basic training program at any DOC certified training academy designated by Lawrence County Corrections, including firearm proficiency for continued employment.
3. To work locked inside a facility unarmed and be exposed to the danger of physical harm.
4. Accept the possibility you may have to use physical force during inmate disturbances.
5. Work any shift, overtime, weekends, mandatory overtime and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule.
6. Report to work under adverse weather conditions. Days off for adverse weather will not be approved.
7. Undergo a background investigation, medical examination (physical), urinalysis screen which includes THC, a possible psychological examination and possible written test.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.91 - $29.51 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

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