CORRECTIONS OFFICER - Lehigh County Jail
CORRECTIONS OFFICER - Lehigh County Jail
Salary Range Rate: $46,322.00 - $66,165.00
Status: Full Time
Wage Plus: All Applicable Differentials
Description: This is corrections security and custody work, at the full performance level, ensuring the care, custody and control of inmates in a County correctional facility. Work includes immediate responsibility for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline among inmates, escorting inmates, and preventing escapes; work also involves operation of electronic control panels and other security equipment, as well as, computers. A position in this class reports to supervisory-level corrections personnel.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn and understand the rules and regulations relating to the operation of a correctional facility.
- Ability to quickly learn the methods and techniques used in the control and custody of inmates, including appropriate use of force and defensive tactics.
- Ability to supervise the activities of inmates in custody.
- Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to remain alert at all times.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
- Ability to keep records and to write clear and concise reports.
Schedule: To Be Announced
Experience: Experience involving the supervision of groups of individuals, preferably in a job related field is required.
Education: G.E.D. or High School Diploma
Crime check: Criminal background check required.
Bargaining Unit: Yes
Comments:
JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR AN OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022 FROM 8:00 AM TO 3:30 P.M. AT THE LEHIGH COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER, 1600 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015. AN OPPORTUNITY WILL BE GIVEN ON THE 20TH OF MAY TO TAKE THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER TEST WHICH TAKES APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS. THE FIRST SESSION BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. AND THE SECOND SESSION BEGINS AT 1 P.M.
A COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMITTED, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT STATE "SEE RESUME" ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTY APPLICATION - THE INFORMATION MUST BE ON THE ACTUAL COUNTY APPLICATION. IF AN APPLICANT DOES NOT COMPLETE THE ENTIRE COUNTY APPLICATION, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Testing will be done to establish an eligibility list. Applicants will be notified by email as to the exact date, time and location for testing. Please make sure you provide a current active email address for testing notification.
Applicants must be over age 21.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is also required.
Applicants can check the status of this posting via the County's Website at www.lehighcounty.org under Employment Opportunities, Job Postings Status to learn if the posting is open, pending or has been closed.