Job Information
Northampton County Corrections Officer in Easton, Pennsylvania
Interviews TBD
Must apply on external site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northamptoncounty
INTERVIEW DATE - TBD
Pension retirement plan [20 years of service = full retirement at age 55 OR any # of years = full retirement at age 60]
Internal growth opportunities!
Low-cost Medical/Prescription/Dental/Rx all offered at one rate (% of salary)
PPO or High Deductible PPO with employer HSA contribution
11 paid holidays
Salary: New employees will receive the minimum starting salary for this position. The starting salary is non-negotiable.
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Corrections Officer is responsible for maintaining order and securing inmates in the county jail.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to a Corrections Supervisor - Sergeant and Corrections Supervisor - Lieutenant, and/or other higher level supervisory officer as designated.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
When necessary, it is required that Corrections Officers be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours at one time and without restrictions and be able to perform the duties and responsibilities at 100% of capacity in order to be fit for duty.
Processes incoming inmates.
Conducts searches within the facility and searches inmates' cells in accordance with established policies, regulations, and/or procedures.
Transports inmates as necessary.
Monitors inmate activities, including both supervision and interaction with inmates.
Coordinates daily activities of inmates.
Makes required rounds to check safety and welfare of inmates.
Processes paperwork, completing required reports and forms on a daily basis, such as incidents of misbehavior or violation of rules.
Interacts with the public via telephone or face to face and coordinates activities with outside agencies and internal county personnel.
Enters information into the jail's computer system.
Reviews and interprets Court orders, remands and releases.
Observes inmates to detect violations of jail regulations or any unusual physical appearance or behavior of inmates.
Physically restrains inmates when necessary to prevent injuries to staff and other inmates and to maintain security.
Uses weapons, handcuffs, and minimum amount of physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates in situations which necessitate.
Learns names and identification numbers and recognizes faces of problem inmates by observing and receiving information from other officers so that such persons can be closely observed; briefs officers on incoming shift as to unusual activities and inmate status.
On reporting to work, attends shift briefings and reads bulletins issued by the department or institution to keep abreast of changes in policies/regulations; receives work assignments.
Directs inmates in housekeeping duties in the cell block area such as sweeping/mopping of floors, making beds, and dusting/vacuuming to maintain sanitary conditions.
*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma; AND
Corrections Officers are required to possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; AND
Preferred age equirement is twenty-one (21) years of age. We will consider applicants between eighteen (18) and twenty (20) years of age based on maturity and documented work experience, education and/or military experience.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION -- a post offer medical examination, including a urine drug screen, is a requirement for employment. Any medical or physical condition or defect which would cause the officer to be a hazard to himself, herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of the performance of these duties, will be cause for the offer to be rescinded.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION - A post-offer psychological examination must be completed prior to hire. Failure to demonstrate sufficient capacity to perform duties of this position may be cause for the offer to be rescinded.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION - A post-offer criminal history check, child abuse clearance, credit check, and motor vehicle driving record check will be completed for all Corrections Officers candidates. Failure to successfully pass the background investigation will be cause for the offer to be rescinded.
Additionally, criminal history, child abuse clearance, and credit check will be completed for the purpose of compliance every five (5) years. Motor vehicle driving record checks will be completed on an annual basis.
ACADEMY TRAINING -- All Corrections Officer candidates shall be required to successfully complete a training program within the time period prescribed by law and successfully complete a one (1) year probationary period.
FIREARM CERTIFICATION -- A Corrections Officer's assignment requires carrying a firearm, and the officer must qualify upon hire as well as requalify annually to maintain his or her firearm certification.
OLEORESIN CAPSICUM (OC SPRAY) -- A Corrections Officer's assignment requires carrying an OC spray, also known as pepper spray, and the officer must qualify upon hire as well as requalify annually to maintain certification.
ALL STAFF MUST CLEAR THE X-RAY MACHINE UPON ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY AND ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AT ANY TIME.
ALL MANDATORY TRAINING AS OUTLINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AS AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of procedures to perform inmate and institutional searches.
Knowledge of rules and regulations of the jail, as well as local, state and federal laws.
Knowledge of first aid treatment.
Knowledge of recreational activities utilized in an institutional setting.
Ability to cope with crisis situations.
Ability to react to emergency situations and use physical force necessary to defend oneself and others.
Ability to follow orders explicitly.
Ability to write concise/accurate reports/correspondence.