Easter Seals Jobs

*QUALIFICATIONS: *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. 

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

Supervision Exercised: Detainees Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Maintains & updates Facility records (written, typing and basic computer skill required)

• Observes conduct & behavior of detainees

• Inspects locks, doors, windows, walls, bars & gates for tampering

• Responsible for maintaining logs of detainee movement, cell searches, and a pass on with information to the next shift

• Inspects & logs detainee legal mail

• Prison security checks inside & outside perimeter

• Processing commitments & releases

• Monitoring suicidal detainees or detainees with special behavioral problems

• Search detainees & cells for contraband 

• Conducts strip searches of same sex detainees.

• Supervises detainees during work assignments, recreation, visits

• Prepare, update oral & written reports

• Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, disturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations)

• Using physical force to maintain discipline & order among detainees, only if necessary

• Responsible for close working relationships and guidance with medical, maintenance, food service, in regards to their respective duties security of the facility

• Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, unsatisfactory attitude & contraband

• Maintains on-time regular attendance

• Performs other related functions as assigned or required

NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent

Additional Job Requirements: Valid driver's license, satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, background check & completion of the computer skills testing

Certification/License: Must successfully complete correctional officer academy, maintain annual certifications in First Aid, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) AED (Automated External Defibrillation), handgun, shotgun, Taser, O.C. & other required certification/license/qualification.

Schedule and On-Call-Requirement: 12 hour shifts, unless otherwise deemed necessary. Ability to work the rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) as require by a 24/7 operating facility Ability to work mandatory overtime.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy procedure manuals

• Write detailed reports & correspondence

• Speak effectively before the public or employees of the Facility

• Make critical decisions in order to meet the facility's mission

• Compile clear, concise, oral and written reports

• Assist with initiating & establishing new programs, and to work within a team effort to advance management objectives

• Good time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented

• Prioritize work, work independently without daily supervision, perform a variety of duties, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high pressure atmosphere under sometimes severe time constraints

• Be polite, patient & courteous

• Effectively & professionally communicate verbally and in writing to diverse audiences

• Pleasant personality with the ability to interact & maintain effective working relationships with all staff & individuals conducting business with the Facility

• Interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis

• Professional appearance & demeanor

• Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, leadership & sound judgment

• Develop & implement facility Policy & Procedures

• Knowledge & understanding of criminal behavior

• Provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations

• Knowledge of the requirements for PSP Sexual Offender Registration Megan's Law, Act 24

• Knowledge of Title 37 Standards

• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Establish & maintain and to prepare records for the facility

• Testify in judicial & administrative proceedings to activities and findings

• Remember names & faces

• Ability to physically defend self and others

• Maintain confidentiality in regard in detainee information and records

• Possesses knowledge of behavioral patterns of Detainee/Gang affiliations

• Read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Tools and Equipment:

• Use of security restraints and equipment, computer (with proficiency in jail management software and Microsoft applications), telephone, calculator, portable radio, copy machine, fax machine, first aid equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching as necessary to carry out job duties

• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; and torso as necessary to carry out job duties

• Employee must possess the ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions. Good observational skills are essential in this environment. Employee must display emotional stability and be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position and working inside a correctional setting.

• Must be trained on & be able to perform weaponless self-defense and restraining techniques

• Must be trained on & be able to perform the operation and use of restraining devices

• Must be trained in & be able to perform initial first aid services to detainees as needed

• Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift