Correction Officer

Lewisburg, PA
Union County Sheriff

Salary: $17.88/hr – $19.92/hr.

Essential Functions:

  • Enforces all the rules and regulations of the jail; maintains the safety and security of the general public, facility staff, and inmates; takes custody of new arrivals; escorts inmates to various parts of the jail facility.
  • Receives/processes incoming inmates; explains jail rules, regulations and procedures; searches prisoners, conducts property inventory, and secures personal property; prepares in-processing documentation; makes photographs and fingerprint records of incoming prisoners; obtains background reports; conducts book-in interviews; documents personal histories; answers questions from prisoners; assigns jail housing; issues clothing, bedding and personal hygiene items.
  • Monitors inmate activities inside the facility on a continual basis, such as during meals, cleaning activities, exercise, work/cleanup detail, recreation, visitation, religious services, personal hygiene, and related activities; takes and records periodic headcounts of inmates; conducts medical/sick call to distribute medications; controls movements of inmates; assigns work detail to inmates; manages inmate workers/trustees; transports prisoners to medical facilities, other law enforcement facilities, or other locations as assigned.
  • Coordinates, monitors, or performs various functions associated with ensuring the health, safety and welfare of inmates, which may include serving of meals, provision of clothing/bedding, provision of medical aid/supplies, coordination of visitation and telephone communications, or distribution of mail.
  • Maintains security of the facility; performs periodic security checks of the facility; monitors video surveillance equipment; checks door locks; controls door operations; conducts emergency fire drills; conducts jail shakedowns; searches inmates, cells, building and ground areas to locate/remove contraband and to maintain security; assists in controlling/restraining violent/unruly prisoners.
  • Monitors base and two-way radio as assigned; respond to prisoners, employees, or facility emergencies by operating fire suppression equipment, administering medications, and providing first-aid and/or CPR when needed.
  • Conducts release of prisoners per established procedures; prepares out-processing documentation; runs reports on inmates; releases prisoners upon bonding out, for termination of cases, or for placement on probation.
  • Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from inmates, the general public, court personnel, medical staff, attorneys, clergy, officers, employees, and supervisors.
  • Ensures inmates with special needs receive the required attention, including those with contagious diseases, those with suicidal tendencies or special medical problems.
  • Mediates disputes between inmates and/or staff members; counsels and/or disciplines inmates as required.
  • Attends shift meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required to maintain knowledge of departmental and County operations, to promote improved job performance, and to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, codes, and laws.
  • Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, daily log, security block checks, pass on information, commitment sheet, medical treatment consent and questionnaire, inmate receipt voucher, property release, cell inspection report, disciplinary report, suicide watch report, or other documents.
  • Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, DC7X, bench warrants, court orders, detainers, pass on, schedules, medical documents, memos, policies, procedures, directories, reference materials, personnel handbook, inmate handbook, drug handbook, master copy file, work release schedules, laws, or other documentation; reviews, completes, proofreads, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
  • Communicates with supervisor, County employees, inmates, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, clergy, counselors, the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
  • Operates a personal computer, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
  • Overtime is occasionally available and/or mandatory. Shift changes may occur with limited notice.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
  • Must complete training from the Pennsylvania State Correction Academy to become DOC Certified.
  • The applicant must have the ability to work in a 24/7 penal setting.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must also be able to pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening.