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Company: Allegheny County CareersLocation: Pittsburgh, PA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 08/28/2023 Job Categories: Education, Government and Policy, Law Enforcement, and Security, Real Estate |
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Correctional Officer Full-Time <div class="input-group"> <span id="bold" class="font-weight-bold">Position Title: </span> <span id="MainContent_JobTitle">Correctional Officer Full-Time</span> <br> <br> <div id="MainContent_noresults"> <span id="bold1" class=" font-weight-bold">Salary: </span> <span id="MainContent_Salary">$27.0749 per hour</span> <br> <br> <span id="bold2" class=" font-weight-bold">How to Apply: </span> <span id="MainContent_HowtoApply"><p>Applications for the position of Correctional Officer, Full-Time are accepted on a continuous basis. Applications are submitted online. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume may not be substituted for an application.</p></span> <br> <br> <div id="box" style="border: solid; padding: 15px; border-color: gold; background-color: lightgray;"> <span id="bold3" class="font-weight-bold">Minimum Requirements: </span> <span id="MainContent_MinimumRequirements"><p>High school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be a U.S. Citizen.</p><p>Candidates must pass a Physical Agility Test and possess a valid driver’s license to continue in the selection process. </p><p>Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.</p><p>It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment. </p></span> </div> <br> <span id="bold4" class=" font-weight-bold">Position Summary: </span> <span id="MainContent_PositionSummary"><br><br></span> <br> <br> <span id="MainContent_bold12" class="font-weight-bold">Overview: </span> <span id="MainContent_Overview"><br><br></span> <br> <span id="bold5" class="font-weight-bold">Duties: </span> <span id="MainContent_Duties"><br><br><ul><li>Supervises all functions within a housing pod in accordance with the basic rules and principles of direct supervision. </li><li>Coordinates all inmate movement in-house to include utilization of the recreation yard and the visiting booths.</li><li>Enforces rules of conduct, security and work assignments in accordance with appropriate interpersonal communication practices and makes verbal and written reports of significant violation or irregularities to supervisory staff.</li><li>Transports and escorts prisoners and detainees using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.</li><li>Performs other related duties as required.</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold6" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities </span> <span id="MainContent_KSA"><br><br></span> <span id="bold7" class="font-weight-bold">Knowledge of: </span> <span id="MainContent_Knowledgeof"><br><br><ul><li>Methods and practices of detention facilities to include individual, group attitudes and behavior of inmates</li><li>Crisis intervention functions to include: counseling; suicide prevention; recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action</li></ul></span> <br> <span id="bold9" class="font-weight-bold">Skill in: </span> <span id="MainContent_Skills"><br><br></span> <br> <span id="bold8" class="font-weight-bold">Ability to: </span> <span id="MainContent_Abilityto"><br><br><ul><li>Communicate effectively orally and in writing; demonstrate communication skills in court and other formal settings</li><li>Run to pursue fleeing inmates; perform rescue operations and other duties which may involve: entering and exiting secured areas; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles; crawling in confined areas; use necessary physical force to protect oneself or others from harm</li><li>Inspect unclothed inmates, including body cavities, with exposure to body fluids, wastes; possibly encounter deceased persons</li><li>Work all shifts and forced overtime if staff shortages occur</li><li>Use or learn to use a personal computer as an input/output device</li><li>Obtain certification to carry a Department issued weapon during training and maintain their firearm certification for the first five years of employment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>#INDSJ </p></span> <br> <span id="bold10" class="font-weight-bold">Residency: </span> <span id="MainContent_Residency">Not required to live in Allegheny County</span> <br> <span id="bold11" class=" font-weight-bold">Veterans' Preference: </span> <span id="MainContent_VeteransPreference">Will be awarded to eligible candidates.</span> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D </div> <br> <br> <div id="Needtocenterandbold2" class=" text-md-center font-weight-bold"> <a href="https://apps.alleghenycounty.us/HRJobApplication/firstpage.aspx?id=1015" id="MainContent_Applyonline">Apply Online</a> </div> </div> <br> <br> <br> </div> Contact Information
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Allegheny County Careers
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