Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Camp Hill

Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer Trainee and begin a career that makes a real difference. This role offers hands‑on training and steady support as you learn how to maintain safety and order within a state correctional facility. You will build strong skills, gain confidence, and help support the well‑being of inmates and staff. If you have a strong dedication to public service and want to help keep the public safe, we encourage you to apply for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. Responsibilities Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations. Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security. Observation: Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer. Work Schedule: Full‑time employment with a 40‑hour work week, shifts determined by operational need, including weekends, holidays, and adverse weather conditions. Telework: This position does not allow telework. Training Participation: Participate in formal instruction in sociology, psychology, court procedures, self‑defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and facility organization. Provide Guidance: Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting to correctional processes and agency rules. Prepare Reports: Write and complete detailed reports. Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and safely during emergency situations. Uniforms: Wear employer‑provided uniforms. Union Membership: Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement. Benefits Salary: Starting hourly rate is $23.49; shift differential up to $1.25 per hour. Retirement: Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Qualifications PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. Candidates must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs. Equal Employment Opportunity The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry website. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 is available for hearing and speech disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania