Corrections Officer 3 - SCI Fayette

Reference #: 4674855 THE POSITION Are you looking for an exciting career to showcase your leadership qualities and impressive organizational skills? The Department of Corrections is seeking detail-oriented Corrections Officer 3s. In this role, you will serve as a lieutenant performing administrative and supervisory work in the care, custody, control, discipline, and non-professional counseling of inmates in the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. This position offers a valuable opportunity to advance your professional career while collaborating with a dynamic and dedicated team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will oversee subordinate officers, ensuring their duties comply with policies, procedures, and regulations related to the care, custody, and control of inmates within the institution. Your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, assigning, and monitoring the duties of correctional officers. You will perform inspections of all areas within your assigned zone to ensure officers remain vigilant and effective in their roles and complete the daily inspection reports for commissioned officers. You will also manage officer assignments to maximize effectiveness with minimal personnel and conduct semi-annual and annual performance evaluations. Additionally, you will interview potential subordinate staff, provide training for new staff, and ensure trainees are appropriately utilized according to their training phase. You will oversee daily schedules and facility operations, including security, food service, plant maintenance, medical services, and recreational activities. Your duties will also involve conducting daily tours of inmate housing units, addressing any issues, and performing periodic inmate counts. You will monitor surveillance of institutional grounds, buildings, and inmate work sites for any irregularities in behavior. Any changes in inmate personality, demeanor, or program participation should be reported. You will participate in counseling inmates on personal adjustment issues and maintain accurate records and reports regarding inmate activities and incidents. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work schedule is 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. Selected applicants who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $52,306.00 (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 ar 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 [email protected]. 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. 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.