Corrections Officer

It shall be the duty of all prison officers to see to the custody and safekeeping of all prisoners, in a sanitary, humane, and orderly manner. Every possible effort should be made to see that the rights and privilegesgranted by law to prisoners are not denied them. Prison officers who become aware of any infraction of theprison rules whether by inmates or by other prison employees, shall report such violations to the supervisor.Any such violation constituting a threat to the prisoner himself, to other people's safety, or to prison security, shall be reported in writing to the warden's office via the supervisor.Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Observe inmate behavior, looking for signs of potential problems.Patrol areas of the prisonSupervise inmate movement throughout facility, including inmate workersMaintain order in facility, detect and prevent disturbancesEnforce rules and regulations of the facilityInspect facility for cleanliness, contraband, and implements of escapePrepare reports of incidents and other required reportsConduct appropriate searches of inmates and living areasDirect and admit visitors, including recording of visits and implementation of rules and restrictions on visitorsMonitor church services and pastoral visitsWork effectively with other correctional staff, including all departments and contracted service providers or vendorsRegulate ingress and egress from cells, cellblocks, and housing unitsAttend required trainingRespond as directed by other proper authorities in event of an emergencyEffective communication of rules and responsibilities to inmatesInspect and distribute mailProvide back-up security efforts to other corrections officers as neededAssist in commitments and releases of inmatesDemonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearmsPerform other duties as required to ensure smooth operation of the institutionESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS High School DiplomaPennsylvania Driver's LicensePass physical examinationPass criminal background checkMust be at least 21 years of age at time of application.Ability to react quickly in emergency situationsAbility to work without supervisionAbility to make decisionsAbility to work with othersAbility to follow oral and written instructions.Ability to observe changes in inmate personality, demeanor, attitude, and degree ofprogram participation and to identify unusual or suspicious behaviors.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to communicate effectively orally.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.If you have any questions, please contact the county's Department of Human Resources at ychr@yorkcountypa.gov.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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