Job Information
Centre County Government Corrections Officer (FT) in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Summary of Position: * Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates at the Centre County Correctional Facility. * Maintain safety and security by directing and supervising activities in the Prison. * Conducts searches on incoming inmates and prepares them for commitment. * Makes rounds and ensures proper head count as well as the safety of the Prison is in order. * Documents and maintains daily log of prison activities and/or incidents. * Observes inmates, their activities and observes any unusual behaviors or needs. * Checks incoming mail, clothing, and other items for contraband or other illegal items. * Serves meals and assists in distrubution of pepared medications to inmates. * Ensures all doors and windows are locked and prison is secure. * Interfaces with prisoners to determine their needs or problems. * Assists in transporting of inmates as necessary (i.e., for counselors, lawyers, or to other prisons). * Oversees visitations within the prison. * Assists in entering statistical data in computer for database records. * Performs simple interior repairs, (i.e., changing light bulbs, emptying of trash or sweeping of floor, etc.). * Performs field urine drug tests for inmates. * Performs other job related work as required.
* This is a safety/security position and requires successful completion of several pre-employment requirements.
Must satisfactorily fulfill the requirements of a Training Academy certified by the PA Department of Corrections.**
Minimum age: 18 yrs.
- PT employees average 32 hours per week and get promoted to full time status within 6 months. There is current opportunity to exceed 32 hours per week.
To Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should go to the company website www.centrecountypa.gov and print an application and supplemental forms and submit to the Centre County office.
