Corrections Officer

Lock Haven, PA
Clinton County Sheriff

Salary: $18.01/ Hourly

Position Summary:

Corrections Officer is responsible for the overall care, custody, and control of detainees in the facility.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains and updates Facility records (written and electronic) includingdetainee movement logs, cell searches, misconduct reports and updated housing.
  • Instructs detainees on personal hygiene, general housekeeping duties and facility rules and regulations and answers questions.
  • Observes detainee behavior and reports anything unusual to a supervisor.
  • Inspects locks, doors, windows, walls, bars, and gates for tampering and irregularities.
  • Processes detainee Legal Mail per policy and procedure.
  • Responsible for inside and outside perimeter security checks.
  • May be responsible for processing commitments and releases.
  • Responsible for monitoring suicidal detainees or detainees with special behavioral problems.
  • Search detainees, cells, housing units and multipurpose rooms for contraband.
  • Supervises detainees during work assignments, recreation, meals, laundry, visitation and other activities.
  • Prepares misconduct reports, extraordinary occurrence reports, chronologicalreports, other reports as needed.
  • Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, disturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations).
  • Responsible to work collectively with all departments and staff i.e.: case management, medical, maintenance, food service, in regards to their respective duties and security of the facility.
  • Patrols assigned areas for cleanliness, contraband, stolen goods, and signs of escape plans or procedures.
  • Maintains on-time regular attendance.
  • Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency and be 18 years of age at time of hiring.
  • Special consideration will be given to those who possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably in Criminal Justice) and military service with an honorable discharge.
  • Must be able to clear a background check and successfully complete the Correctional Academy.
  • Must be hard working, dependable and willing to meet the needs of a challenging career.