Reference #: 4645111 THE POSITION If you are eager to demonstrate your leadership abilities and strong organizational skills, the Department of Corrections has an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking a detail-oriented Corrections Officer 3 for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. In this role, you will oversee subordinate staff responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates on an assigned shift in a State Correctional Facility. This role not only offers a chance to elevate your career but also allows you to collaborate with a fantastic team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Officer 3, you will supervise subordinate officers and ensure that all assigned duties are within compliance of policies, procedures, and regulations governing all aspects of care, custody, and control of inmates in an institutional setting. You will plan, organize, assign, and monitor correctional officer duties, including conducting inspections and completing a daily inspection report. In this role, you will monitor officers' assignments ensuring maximum effectiveness can be achieved with a minimum of personnel; conduct employee performance evaluations; conduct interviews for prospective subordinate staff; and provide training to new subordinate staff.

In this position, you will oversee daily schedules and facility operations involving security, food service, plant maintenance, medical service, and recreational activities. You will also plan and organize inmate movements to and from work assignments, recreational activities, and meal periods. Other responsibilities of the position include conducting daily tours of inmate housing units and addressing any concerns; taking, receiving, and checking periodic counts of inmates; monitoring the surveillance of institutional grounds, buildings, and inmate work sites for possible irregularities in inmate behavior; and reporting any observed changes in the personality, demeanor, and degree of program participation for inmates. In addition, you will participate in counseling inmates on problems associated with institutional adjustment matters of a personal nature, as well as maintain and submit all necessary records and reports regarding inmate activities and incidents.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment To be determined. Selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week with rotating days off. This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Applicants who are new to the Commonwealth will start employment at $52,306 annually (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Corrections Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title); or Four years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections facility. (Note: Persons seeking employment under this option will be required to successfully complete, or have completed, a training program conducted by the Department of Corrections.)

Other Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.