Correctional Officer Job at Wayne County Pennsylvania, Honesdale, PA

  • Wayne County Pennsylvania
  • Honesdale, PA

Job Description

Correction Officers Wanted

Wayne County Correctional Facility is seeking applicants for Correction Officers. If you have an interest in law enforcement and criminal justice and are looking for a rewarding career with outstanding earning potential, apply now. The Wayne County Correctional Facility is located off of Route 6, in Texas Township. It houses both Male and Female offenders in various housing units.

Apply online or applications may be obtained at the Wayne County Correctional Facility, or the Wayne County Courthouse, 925 Court Street, Honesdale PA 18431. Any further questions please contact Deputy Warden John Masco at 570-253-2621 or email Come join our team.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalency; Satisfactory completion of the Wayne County Correctional Facility General Knowledge/Aptitude Test; Completion of PA Department of Corrections Basic Training required upon promotion, may require overnight travel; a valid driver's license Prior to employment offer, the candidate must submit to and be provided a criminal history/ background check and successfully complete a drug screening test.

Special Requirements

The duties of this position require frequent direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Daily stress and exposure to potentially dangerous situations, such as, physical attack, are an inherent part of the position. The Wayne County Correctional Facility is a 24 hour, 7 days per week operation and as such various shift work schedules may be applicable to this position.

Miscellaneous Information

Essential Job Functions • Supervise offenders in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures • Instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation • Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas • Patrols the internal and external perimeters of the Facility • Initiate counts of offenders at regular and irregular intervals • Maintains control and discipline, including the use of physical restraint • Prevent the introduction of contraband • Monitor, supervise, and screen visitation traffic • Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms • Maintain proper security of inmates being transported

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift

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