Correctional Officer Trainee

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Correctional Officer Trainee to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer. As a Correctional Officer Trainee, you will participate in formal training sessions and on-the-job assignments to develop skills and techniques in the custody and supervision of inmates in a state correctional facility.

• Direct and indirect contact with inmates and visitors
• Directing inmates and maintaining security in cellblocks, housing units, cottages, work areas, dining, and recreation areas
• Observing inmates and inmate behavior by making periodic and unannounced rounds, head counts, and security checks
• Providing advice and guidance in assisting inmates in their adjustment to and participating in correctional processes and the Department's rules and regulations
• Preparing written reports
• Responding to emergency situations

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

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs
• Starting hourly rate is $21.45
• Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hour
• Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55