Corrections Officer - SCI SMR

The Position

This position performs lead work over subordinate Corrections Officers or other specialized work in the care, custody and control of inmates.

Work Schedule:

To be determined. Selected applicant will work a 40-hour work week. Distribution:
This posting is restricted to current Corrections Officers 1's working at SCI Somerset only. Please keep in mind only the most senior eligible applicant will be contacted for consideration in accordance with the PSCOA Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is eligible for retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. This position is not eligible for telework.

Directs subordinate Corrections Officers or performs other specialized work involving the custody, supervisions and non-professional counseling of inmates on an assigned shift. Ensures security is maintained within an assigned area. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Exercise care, custody, and control over inmates
2. Apply physical force and intervention when appropriate and necessary
3. Direct the work of subordinate officers
4. Perform physically demanding tasks, e.g. running, physical control of inmates
5. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp 6. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels
7. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking
8. Spend prolonged periods of time working indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions
9. Work all shifts and posts (except those that require an active PA driver's license or equivalent) 10. Operate basic office equipment 11. Maintain an active PA driver's license or equivalent that is specific to the class and type of vehicle to be operated pursuant to post requirements 12. Work mandatory overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with little or no advance notice, whether on or off duty at the time of notification 13.

Maintain regular and reliable attendance 14. Use and maintain various equipment and tools of the corrections profession 15. Properly wear all portions of assigned uniform 16. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 17. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 18. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) 19. Visually observe inmates' activities 20. Administer emergency medical assistance to inmates and staff 21.

Provide in service and on the job training 22. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 23. Maintain weapons qualifications in accordance with DOC Policy 5.1.1, Section 7 24. Travel as required

ORGANIZATION OR LOCATION RESTRICTIONS: This posting is restricted to current Corrections Officers 1's working at SCI Somerset only. RECRUITMENT METHOD: Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
• Civil Service Seniority Promotion (the next lower classification for promotional purposes in accordance with collective bargaining is Corrections Officer
1) You must be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations. ELIGIBILITY – CIVIL SERVICE SENIORITY PROMOTION: Class Restriction:
Must currently hold regular civil service status in the following classification:
• Corrections Officer 1 SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Be a current Corrections Officer 1 at SCI Somerset. a. Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination. 2. Be eligible for selection in accordance with the PSCOA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
3. Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. ELIGIBILITY – ALL APPLICANTS: 1. Meet the minimum experience and training (MET's) for the job:
One year as a Corrections Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title); or Two years of experience in corrections security work in a Pennsylvania state or county corrections…