corrections cadet

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

<div>JOB

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 submit an application for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This position provides training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. The role involves direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in essential security and counseling practices.
As a Corrections Officer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:<ul><li>
Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations</li><li>
Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security</li><li>
Observation: Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer</li><li>
Work Schedule: Full-time employment where you will work a 40-hour work week with shifts to be determined, work any shift and work in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, and report to work under adverse weather conditions</li><li>
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position</li><li>
Training Participation: Participate in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility&rsquo;s organizational structure</li><li>
Provide Guidance: Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulations</li><li>
Prepare Reports: Write and complete detailed reports</li><li>
Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and safely during emergency situations</li><li>
Uniforms: Wear employer-provided uniforms</li><li>
Union Membership: Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum</li><li>
Salary: Starting hourly rate is $22.97; Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hour</li><li>
Retirement: Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55</li><li>
Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs<ul><li>
Benefits Information</li></ul></li></ul> 
INTERVIEW PROCESS: 
Interviews for these vacancies are anticipated to be scheduled for July 8, 2026. Please check your inbox and spam mail regularly as additional information regarding the interview process will be sent to the email address you utilized when applying for this vacancy. You must follow all instructions provided in notices to be considered for a vacancy. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<ul><li>Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).</li><li>
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.</li><li>
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.</li><li>
You must provide complete and accurate information or:<ul><li>
your score may be lower than deserved.</li><li>
you may be disqualified.</li></ul></li><li>
You may only apply/test once for this posting.</li><li>
Your results will be provided via email.</li></ul></div>

Corrections Officer Trainee - SCI Camp Hill

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">THE POSITION</h2></div>
<div>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 submit an application for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill.</div> 

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION OF WORK</h2></div>
<div>This position provides training and guided experience in the custody, supervision, and support of inmates in a state correctional facility. The role involves direct interaction with inmates and structured learning in essential security and counseling practices.
As a Corrections Officer Trainee, you will perform the following duties:<ul><li>
Inmate Contact: Interact with inmates and visitors in both direct and indirect situations</li><li>
Maintain Security: Monitor inmate movement and activities in cellblocks, housing units, work areas, dining spaces, and recreation areas to maintain security</li><li>
Observation: Make periodic and unannounced rounds, conduct head counts, complete security checks, and report unusual situations to a Corrections Officer</li><li>
Work Schedule: Full-time employment where you will work a 40-hour work week with shifts to be determined, work any shift and work in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, and report to work under adverse weather conditions</li><li>
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position</li><li>
Training Participation: Participate in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility&rsquo;s organizational structure</li><li>
Provide Guidance: Offer advice and guidance to inmates adjusting and participating in correctional processes and agency rules/regulations</li><li>
Prepare Reports: Write and complete detailed reports</li><li>
Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly and safely during emergency situations</li><li>
Uniforms: Wear employer-provided uniforms</li><li>
Union Membership: Follow promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum</li><li>
Salary: Starting hourly rate is $22.97; Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hour</li><li>
Retirement: Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55</li><li>
Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs<ul><li>
Benefits Information</li></ul></li></ul> 
INTERVIEW PROCESS: 
Interviews for these vacancies are anticipated to be scheduled for July 8, 2026. Please check your inbox and spam mail regularly as additional information regarding the interview process will be sent to the email address you utilized when applying for this vacancy. You must follow all instructions provided in notices to be considered for a vacancy.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING &amp; ELIGIBILITY</h2></div>
<div>QUALIFICATIONS 
Other Requirements: 
<ul><li>
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.</li><li>
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.</li><li>
You must be able to perform essential job functions.</li></ul> 

Legal Requirements: 
<ul><li>
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.</li><li>
Candidates must successfully complete a medical examination, psychological evaluation, and urinalysis screening for drugs.</li></ul> 

How to Apply: 
<ul><li>
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).</li><li>
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.</li><li>
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.</li><li>
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.</li><li>
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant&rsquo;s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools &amp; Job Seekers for additional information.</li></ul> 

Veterans:<ul><li>
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. &sect;7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.</li></ul> 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):<ul><li>
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).</li></ul>
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. 
 
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek 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.
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">EXAMINATION INFORMATION</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).</li><li>
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.</li><li>
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.</li><li>
You must provide complete and accurate information or:<ul><li>
your score may be lower than deserved.</li><li>
you may be disqualified.</li></ul></li><li>
You may only apply/test once for this posting.</li><li>
Your results will be provided via email.</li></ul></div></div></div>
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Corrections Officer Trainee SCI Camp Hill

State of Missouri

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
Hourly Pay: $20.70
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they&rsquo;re good neighbors. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders</li>
<li>Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations</li>
<li>Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities</li>
<li>Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures</li>
<li>Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender&rsquo;s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities</li>
<li>Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband</li>
<li>Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction</li>
<li>Performs other related work as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees, both full-time and part-time, are required to attend, and complete the Basic Training classes administered by the Department of Corrections.
By assignment, a position may require:
<div><ul><li>Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.</li></ul>
</div>All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
Recruiting@doc.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Correctional Officer CRCC (Part-Time)

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
A $1,500.00 one-time new hire stipend for all newly hired, full-time Correctional Officer positions at qualifying facilities. eligible team members will be paid this stipend on their first scheduled paycheck after employment, contingent upon achieving all requirements associated with the assignment as outlined in the New Hire Training Stipend Agreement which includes, but not limited to, completion of a Peer-to-Peer training certification during the first week of employment.
The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend ($1,560 annually) for full-time positions domiciled in a maximum security institution.
Hourly Pay: $21.45 (maximum security stipend included)
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they&rsquo;re good neighbors.
 
 
We offer great benefits!
 
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders</li>
<li>Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations</li>
<li>Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities</li>
<li>Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures</li>
<li>Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender&rsquo;s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities</li>
<li>Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband</li>
<li>Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction</li>
<li>Performs other related work as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
<div><ul><li>Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
</div>By assignment, a position may require:
<div><ul><li>Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.</li></ul>
</div>All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:
<ul><li>A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).</li>
<li>A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.</li>
</ul>The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
Recruiting@doc.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Correctional Officer PCC (Full-Time)

TEEMA

<div>Job Summary
Corrections Nurse Practitioner
TeemaGroup
Part-time, Contract Corrections
In-Office | Redgranite, WI, United States
Part-Time | Consistent Schedule | 26-Week Assignment
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced NP who values flexibility, continuity of care, and meaningful clinical impact&mdash;all without the administrative overload often found in traditional settings.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Schedule &amp; Compensation</h3><ul><li>
3 days per week (Monday&ndash;Friday) 
Any three weekdays are acceptable, as long as the schedule remains consistent</li><li>
Up to 24 hours per week</li><li>
26-week assignment</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Clinical Focus</h3>
You will provide care to an adult male population, primarily older patients with multiple chronic conditions. The work is steady, clinically engaging, and allows you to truly focus on patient care.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Experience</h3><ul><li>
Inpatient and/or Family Practice experience strongly preferred</li><li>
Corrections experience is ideal, but not required</li><li>
Long-term care experience is also a strong fit for this population</li></ul> 
#Workwolf</div>

Corrections Nurse Practitioner

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend ($1,560 anually) for full-time positions domiciled in a maximum security institution.
Hourly Pay: $21.45 (maximum security stipend included)
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they&rsquo;re good neighbors.
 
 
We offer great benefits!
 
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders</li>
<li>Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations</li>
<li>Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities</li>
<li>Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures</li>
<li>Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender&rsquo;s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities</li>
<li>Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband</li>
<li>Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction</li>
<li>Performs other related work as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
<div><ul><li>Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
</div>By assignment, a position may require:
<div><ul><li>Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.</li></ul>
</div>All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:
<ul><li>A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).</li>
<li>A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.</li>
</ul>The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
Recruiting@doc.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Correctional Officer SECC (Full-Time)

Correctional Officer FRDC (Full-Time)

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