Erie County, PA Erie , PA 16505
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
Position: Correctional Officer
Department
Corrections
Location
Erie County Department of Corrections
Status
Full Time
Starting Pay Rate
$21.00 Hourly
Hours Per Week
40.0
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Date
06/19/2024
Closing Date
07/05/2024
Pay Grade
NC11
Bargaining Unit
NCEU CORRECTION OFFICER
Posting Number
5000
Posting Notice: Erie County offers a generous fringe benefit package including: low cost medical, dental, and vision; fourteen paid holidays; up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment.
Definition of Class
Duties & Responsibilities
Communicate with and manage inmates by orienting new commitments with rules, procedures and general information of the facility
Enforce all rules and regulations as well as sanctions for any violations
Conduct cell inspections for contraband, damage and cleanliness
Observe, monitor and supervise offender movement, escort offenders in groups and restrict movement during scheduled counts and emergencies
Maintain key, tool and equipment control by inspecting, reporting, and taking inventory
Maintain health, safety and sanitation standards
Communicate professionally with staff and offenders
Document incidents and write complete, concise and accurate reports
Participate in all training courses
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Minimum supervisory ability, use of good judgement and alertness
Ability to write accurate and concise reports
Basic computer knowledge to include familiarization with word processing
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Must have a Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions Of Employment
Successful completion of the following is required:
Must be at least 18 years of age, posses excellent health, and have the ability to rotate shifts at least quarterly.
Applicants must also provide the following documents:
Erie County, PA