Corrections Officer

Bearsburg Correctional Facility, in Blair County, Pennsylvania, is seeking full-time Corrections Officers to provide care, custody, and control of inmates. The role involves maintaining security, patrolling an area, supervising inmate behavior, monitoring for disturbances, and conducting searches for contraband. Responsibilities include escorting inmates, preparing logs, and attending training.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED and preferably complete Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Title 37 training.
• Must be able to remain alert during shifts of 16 hours or more.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to perform physical requirements: standing, walking on concrete, exposure to odors and bodily fluids, and working under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• 90% employer paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription formulary
• Pension plan
• Public employer's equivalent of 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Personal days
• Stress days
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holidays