custody officer

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 Muncy. 
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 scheduled to be held July 13, 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 Muncy (Female Only)

<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 Greene.</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: 
Applicants will be invited to interviews on Thursday July 9, 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 towww.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 Greene

Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio

MULITPLE DAYS-OFF SCHEDULE OPTIONS AVAILABLE; SOME INCORPORATING EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF OR PERMANENT DAYS OFF. ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE. THERE IS JOB SECURITY WORKING IN SECURITY!!!VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTCORRECTIONS COMMISSION OF NORTHWEST OHIOSTRYKER OHIOJOB CLASSIFICATION: CORRECTIONS OFFICER2RATE OF PAY: $24.31 hourly; $26.20 after 1 year. After 6 months of employment, eligible to receive $500.00 bi-annual retention bonus.POSITION'S SECTION: SECURITYPOSITION'S SUPERVISOR: Director of SecurityAPPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER AT 03151 COUNTY ROAD 2425, STRYKER OH 43557.Join Our Team as a Correctional OfficerAre you ready to play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security within a correctional facility? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers.Apply Today: https://www.ccnoregionaljail.org/About/GetEmpAppFileRequirements Include:<ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.</li><li>Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and a valid driver's license.</li><li>Must successfully complete physical and psychological examinations by a CCNO approved physician, including drug testing. Must have or be willing to complete Basic Corrections Officer course.</li></ul>Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Monitor safety, security, and care of inmates, adhering to established protocols.</li><li>Complete necessary paperwork for incarceration, intake, and release procedures.</li><li>Transport inmates as required, both within and outside the facility.</li><li>Provide emergency assistance and maintain facility security.</li><li>Conduct inspections and maintain accurate records.</li><li>Communicate effectively with law enforcement, families, and other professionals.</li></ul>Why Join Us:Becoming a Correctional Officer offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to public safety daily. If you are dedicated and meet the requirements, apply today and be part of our team committed to maintaining safe correctional environments.Additional Notes:<ul><li>Attendance is crucial for this role.</li><li>Other duties as assigned may be required.</li></ul>: Ready to start a career where you can maintain a safe environment? Submit your application now!Job Type: Full-timePay: From $24.31 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>457(b)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Military leave</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Uniform allowance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Corrections Officer - Public Safety

Butte County, CA

Deputy Probation Officer II/III

Linn County

<div>JOB Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal &amp; external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public! 
 
Why work at Linn County?<ul><li>
Competitive wages with annual pay increases</li><li>
Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)</li>
Training &amp; professional development opportunities 
<li>
</li></ul>
Hourly Wage: 
$34.40* with annual increases 
<ul><li>Increases to $36.19 effective 7/1/26</li></ul> 

About Courthouse/Transport Security Officer: 
This is a part-time, on-call position. Performs work of routine difficulty involving providing courthouse security and transportation of male and female inmates to different locations/appointments. Work is performed under general supervision of Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<ul><li>Provides courthouse security by operating screening devices, observing the public upon entry, directing visitors to the proper location, answering questions, responds to calls from various departments for assistance with unruly customers; may provide a security presence for other County buildings.</li><li>
Transports inmates to various locations for appointments, hearings, courthouse, etc.</li><li>
Patrols an assigned area checking doors and windows and examines premises of county buildings; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests of persons who violate the laws.</li><li>
Oversees the care and custody of inmates and mental health patients, escorts inmates from jail to courthouse, hospitals, appointments, or other institutions and back again; may perform inmate strip searches on inmates as needed.</li><li>
May perform the duties of a jailer, including booking and processing inmates, fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners and screening visitors.</li><li>
May assist on medical calls with CPR and basic first aid.</li><li>
Maintains records and prepares reports.</li></ul>
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Shifts vary as needed. Up to 32 hours per week</div>

COURTHOUSE/TRANSPORT SECURITY OFFICER (PART-TIME)

<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 Coal Towship. 
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 scheduled for July 14, 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 Coal Township

<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

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