Corrections Officer
Corrections Officer
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Job Description
Location: Lehigh County Jail
Status: Full Time
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 supervisorylevel 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
Bargaining Unit:
Yes
Comments:
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 operators license is also required.
A criminal background check is required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
