Corrections Community Center Monitor

Reference #: 4446215 THE POSITION The Department of Corrections is seeking individuals whose primary purpose is to provide care, custody, control, monitoring, and supervision of the re-entrant population housed at a state-operated community corrections center, and to assist other staff in facilitating and monitoring the changes necessary for the offender's successful completion of the program for re-entry back into the community.

If you want to leave work each day knowing you are assisting in supporting the department's initiatives by preparing re-entrants for successful transition back into their families and the community, this is the position for you DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Corrections Community Center Monitor provides care, custody, control, monitoring and supervision of re-entrants; and ensures safety and security of the state-operated Community Corrections Center (CCC).

Maintains the Daily Activity Log. Observes re-entrant behavior though one-on-one and group interactions, as well as through the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system. Conducts and documents re-entrant counts, fire drills, and scheduled/unscheduled searches or re-entrants, their property, and living/common areas for contraband. Maintains and inventories re-entrant prescription medications, security equipment, tools, toxic chemicals, and housekeeping supplies. Maintains the sign-in/out register for all re-entrants and visitors. Controls re-entrant and visitor movement within the CCC.

Conducts new re-entrant orientation to the CCC which includes reviewing Department of Corrections (DOC)/CCC policies, rules, and regulations; provides information on availability of public services; makes room assignments; assigns housekeeping duties; etc. Conducts re-entrant destination checks via community and/or telephone contact. Administers and documents breathalyzer and urinalysis tests upon return to the CCC. Writes behavior observations, issues misconducts, and attends disciplinary hearings. Facilitates and monitors necessary changes to aides in the re-entrants' successful release back into the community. Conducts daily inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety and security of all areas. Assists with keeping the center inspection ready as directed.

Provides information to visitors regarding CCC operations. Demonstrates sensitivity to public and/or crime victim needs, concerns, and complaints and takes appropriate actions to respond. Serves as a point-of-contact for law enforcement agencies. Assists/guides new monitors in performance of duties as necessary. Attends and/or participates in legal proceedings on behalf of the Bureau of Community Corrections. Performs other related duties.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Community Corrections Centers are staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,348.00 (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 Requirement: No previous experience or training required.

Additional Requirements: This position is in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to work in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. This position requires shift work. You must be willing and able to work different shifts or irregular scheduled hours. This position requires you to successfully complete three (3) weeks of classroom training at the Department of Corrections Tra ning Academy in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to complete this training. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Two (2) years of experience performing public safety or security work. (Examples of qualifying experience include but are not limited to public safety or security work involving protection of persons and/or property and maintaining required security through enforcement of rules, regulations, and laws; public safety or security work in a correctional setting, juvenile, or adult development/detention center, law enforcement entity, or military security experience). One (1) year of work experience providing direction/guidance to individuals. (Examples of qualifying work experience include but are not limited to performing as a lead worker or supervisor assigning and evaluating work tasks, providing informal counseling, or giving orders in the Military). Experience working within a secure facility (i.e., correctional setting or detention center). Experience working within law enforcement entity (local, county, state, or federal level). Experience providing counseling/guidance (i.e. lead worker/supervisory, mentoring/counseling individuals, or giving orders in military). Experience working within the security field. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 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.

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.