Job Information
County of Armstrong Corrections Officer in Kittanning, Pennsylvania
To perform care, custody and control of inmates in the Armstrong County Jail.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducts booking procedures of newly committed detainees.
- Maintains and secures inmates' personal property.
- Maintains and documents accurate headcounts.
- Directs and monitors movement of inmates.
- Conducts searches on incoming inmates and prepares them for incarceration.
- Checks incoming mail, clothing and other items for contraband.
- Documents and maintains daily log of Jail activities.
- Observes inmate activities and observes any unusual behaviors or needs.
- Searches all areas of Jail for contraband.
- Issues clothing and housecleaning supplies.
- Supervises work detail.
- Interfaces with prisoners to determine their needs or problems.
- Patrols cell block areas and housing units.
- Other duties as assigned.
Part-time positions leading to full-time employment following successful completion of in-house training.
All applicants must be 18 years of age prior to application.
Full Time positions would be eligible for the County Benefit Package which includes:
- Contributory Health Insurance (Deductible is covered by County)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Lump Sum Death Benefit
- 14 Paid Holidays
- 12 Paid Vacation Days
- 12 Paid Sick Days
- 2 Paid Personal Days
Full-time Corrections Officers will receive an additional $0.50/hour upon successful completion of Department of Corrections (DOC) training.